Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Australia this October.
Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 12°C (54°F) in Liawenee to 39°C (102°F) in Purnululu National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Purnululu National Park and 1°C (34°F) in Liawenee.
Find the average daytime temperatures in October for the most popular destinations in Australia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Melbourne. That makes October a pleasant month for Australia.
Melbourne sees nighttime lows close to 9°C (48°F) in October.
Based on our systematic data collection, Purnululu National Park has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 39°C (102°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 24°C (75°F).
For the month of October, Liawenee is the most temperate city in Australia based on our records. Highs average 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 1°C (34°F).
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