Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
39mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Drier
Rainfall averages 39mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare Atherton Tablelands, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October28°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October39mm average rain
October is one of Atherton Tablelands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October8.1 hours average sun
October is one of Atherton Tablelands' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsAugust to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October26°C average sea
October is close to Atherton Tablelands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
October80 weather score
October is one of Atherton Tablelands' best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsOctober to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.