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River Murray Dark Sky Reserve

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River Murray Dark Sky Reserve

South Australia, Australia
Best timeApr–Sep
Set inSouth Australia, Australia
In season~64°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

43–88°F
CurrencyAUD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+10:00
On the map
Map showing the location of River Murray Dark Sky Reserve
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Feb–Mar. Go in Jan, Apr for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 66%
WarmestJan · 88°F
WettestAug
Best windowApr–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Australia's dark-sky reserve along the River Murray.

Best time to visit

Aim for Apr–Sep, the 6 months that line up best.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Pairs well with

Barossa Valley
37 mi away
Grampians
242 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit River Murray Dark Sky Reserve?

The best time to visit River Murray Dark Sky Reserve is April–September, in South Australia, Australia.

Where is River Murray Dark Sky Reserve?

River Murray Dark Sky Reserve is in South Australia, Australia.

What is River Murray Dark Sky Reserve known for?

Australia's dark-sky reserve along the River Murray.

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