Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
October verdict
Australia in October
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
32mm
Sun
8.7h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
77
Very good
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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.