Weather in October in Australia
Are you planning a trip a to Australia in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Australia in October?
The weather in Australia in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Bronte at 13°C to very hot in Purnululu National Park at 39°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Purnululu National Park and 3°C in Bronte.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Exmouth with an average of 0.5 mm to heavy rainfall in Strahan with 187 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Melbourne enjoys approximately 230 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Australia in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Melbourne
In October Melbourne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sydney
In October Sydney generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gold Coast
In October Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brisbane
In October Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Perth
In October Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Australia.
Is October the best time to visit Australia?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Australia with overall perfect weather in Melbourne. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Melbourne. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
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