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Weather in October in New South Wales

Planning a getaway to New South Wales this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in New South Wales in October?

New South Wales is a region in Australia. The weather in New South Wales in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Thredbo at 16°C to very warm in Bourke at 30°C. At night it cools down to 15°C in Bourke and 3°C in Thredbo.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Broken Hill with an average of 19 mm to high rainfall in Thredbo with 107 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Sydney enjoys close to 248 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For a closer look at October's conditions in New South Wales, see the map below. For a more detailed look at New South Wales's yearly weather, check out our New South Wales climate page.

Where to go in New South Wales in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New South Wales on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in New South Wales?

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.

Sydney
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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20°C 
13°C 
234 hours 
53 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
15°C 
248 hours 
63 mm 
11 days 
23°C 
16°C 
243 hours 
77 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Sydney

Byron Bay

In October Byron Bay 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.

Byron Bay
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23°C 
15°C 
240 hours 
51 mm 
8 days 
24°C 
18°C 
260 hours 
87 mm 
11 days 
25°C 
19°C 
250 hours 
111 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Byron Bay

Jindabyne

In October Jindabyne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Jindabyne
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14°C 
2°C 
76 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
4°C 
82 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
7°C 
97 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Jindabyne

The Entrance

In October The Entrance generally has high 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.

The Entrance
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21°C 
13°C 
60 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
15°C 
71 mm 
11 days 
23°C 
17°C 
89 mm 
12 days 
Climate in The Entrance

Merimbula

In October Merimbula generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Merimbula
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
18°C 
10°C 
56 mm 
11 days 
20°C 
11°C 
71 mm 
14 days 
21°C 
13°C 
94 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Merimbula

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New South Wales, in Australia.

Is October the best time to visit New South Wales?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit New South Wales with overall perfect weather in Sydney. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Sydney.

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