Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Macquarie Island, Antarctica in October
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
2.8h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Macquarie Island, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October6°C average high
October is on the cooler side of Macquarie Island's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October73mm average rain
October is close to Macquarie Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
October2.8 hours average sun
October is brighter than Macquarie Island's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October4°C average sea
October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October17 weather score
October is close to Macquarie Island's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.