Average weather for Cooktown in October
It's hot in October in Cooktown with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Cooktown with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 22°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Cooktown is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
In October, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Cooktown in October |
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30°C | 21°C | |
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31°C | 26°C | |
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29°C | -5°C | |
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18 mm | 119 mm | |
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4 days | 13 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Cooktown?
October is an awesome month to be in Cooktown for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2022, Cooktown reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Cooktown
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in October for Cooktown, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Cooktown
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Cooktown, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect about 4 days of precipitation in Cooktown.
Daily UV index in October in Cooktown
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Cooktown, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Cooktown over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Cooktown, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in October in Cooktown over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Cooktown, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in October for Cooktown
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cooktown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Cooktown by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cooktown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.