Magnetic Island Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Magnetic Island, Australia in October.

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Nelly Bay Horseshoe Bay Arcadia Picnic Bay

Thinking about venturing to Magnetic Island, Australia this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Magnetic Island in October

Magnetic Island, Australia is a region in Australia. October in Magnetic Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Nelly Bay.

For specific regional insights in Magnetic Island, Australia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

October is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 32 mm (1.3 in) in Nelly Bay.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Nelly Bay enjoys approximately 301 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Magnetic Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Magnetic Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nelly Bay)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May27°C (81°F) This monthJune25°C (77°F) July25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Magnetic Island in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Magnetic Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Magnetic Island

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Magnetic Island, Australia?

Temperature range in Magnetic Island (October)

Precipitation variation in Magnetic Island (October)

Nelly Bay

In October Nelly Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
301 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Nelly Bay →

Horseshoe Bay

In October Horseshoe Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
301 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Horseshoe Bay →

Arcadia

In October Arcadia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
301 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arcadia →

Picnic Bay

In October Picnic Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
301 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Picnic Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Magnetic Island, in Australia.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Magnetic Island in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelly Bay 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Horseshoe Bay 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Arcadia 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Picnic Bay 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)

Magnetic Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magnetic Island, Australia in October?

In October, Magnetic Island, Australia generally has perfect weather conditions. Nelly Bay sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Magnetic Island, Australia in October?

Average temperatures in Magnetic Island, Australia during October range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Nelly Bay.

Does Magnetic Island, Australia get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Magnetic Island, Australia during October, with Nelly Bay averaging close to 32 mm (1.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Magnetic Island, Australia?

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Magnetic Island, Australia. Typically, the climate in Nelly Bay is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Nelly Bay. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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