Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Australia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score62Good annual avg
Best months: October, November, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 25°C, sunshine averages 7.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 750mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
750mm
Annual total
Sun
7.6h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
62
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October29°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October32mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Australia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsAugust to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October8.7 hours average sun
October is one of Australia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October6°C average sea
October is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October77 weather score
October is one of Australia's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsSeptember to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.