The weather in October in Cooktown

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.

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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Cooktown, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

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.

Rainfall amount

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.

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.

October weather comparison

  Cooktown New York
Average temperature 30°C 21°C
Max. temperature 31°C 26°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 18 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 4 days 13 days

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.

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.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Cooktown, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Cooktown

Temperature in October in Cooktown over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Cooktown, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Cooktown

Total precipitation in October in Cooktown over the years

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.

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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.