Temperature in New South Wales in October

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in New South Wales, Australia this October.

New South Wales, Australia, a region in Australia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Thredbo to 30°C (86°F) in Bourke. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Bourke and 3°C (37°F) in Thredbo.

What is the temperature of the different cities in New South Wales, Australia in October?

To get a sense of October's typical temperatures in the key spots of New South Wales, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in New South Wales in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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New South Wales temperatures in October: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in New South Wales, Australia in October?

Expect daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Sydney. That makes October a pleasant month for New South Wales, Australia.

How cold does it get at night in New South Wales, Australia in October?

Average overnight lows in New South Wales, Australia during October sit near 15°C (59°F) in Sydney.

What is the warmest city in October in New South Wales, Australia?

Bourke tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 15°C (59°F).

What is the coldest city in October in New South Wales, Australia?

The coldest city in October in New South Wales, Australia is Thredbo when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 16°C (61°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 3°C (37°F).

How much sun does New South Wales, Australia get in October?

Sydney usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

What is the water temperature in October?

Across New South Wales, Australia, sea temperatures in October range from cool at 18°C (64°F) in Sydney to good at 23°C (73°F) in Byron Bay — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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