The weather in October in New South Wales

It's warm in October in New South Wales with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in New South Wales. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for New South Wales, 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 2019, New South Wales reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for New South Wales

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New South Wales. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  New South Wales New York
Average temperature 24°C 21°C
Max. temperature 27°C 26°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 69 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 10 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in New South Wales with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in New South Wales is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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 New South Wales, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in New South Wales

Temperature in October in New South Wales over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in New South Wales, 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 New South Wales

Total precipitation in October in New South Wales over the years

Daily UV index in October in New South Wales

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in New South Wales, 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 New South Wales by month

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