The weather in October in Australia
It's warm in October in Australia 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 Australia. 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 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, Australia 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 Australia
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Australia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Australia | 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 Australia 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 Australia 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.
Check out the climate of Australia for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Australia is based on weather data from Sydney. Other places, like Gold Coast, Melbourne or Cairns, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Australia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Australia
Temperature in October in Australia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in 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 Australia
Total precipitation in October in Australia over the years
Daily UV index in October in Australia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Australia, 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.
Weather experiences in October in Australia
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Average weather in Australia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Australia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.