Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Australia in October
In October, average daytime highs across the 32 cities listed in Australia range from 16.0°C in Hobart to 33.8°C in Darwin. Monthly rainfall ranges from 22 mm in Townsville to 88 mm in Coffs Harbour.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
October in Australia
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 21.3°C13.8°C | 13.8°C | 59 | 8.1 |
| Melbourne | 18.8°C9.4°C | 9.4°C | 60 | 10.3 |
| Brisbane | 25.7°C16.1°C | 16.1°C | 72 | 8.2 |
| Perth | 22.0°C12.2°C | 12.2°C | 27 | 4.7 |
| Adelaide | 20.1°C11.2°C | 11.2°C | 35 | 6.4 |
| Gold Coast | 23.4°C17.3°C | 17.3°C | 75 | 8.7 |
| Newcastle, Australia | 21.8°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 63 | 8.4 |
| Sunshine Coast | 24.4°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 80 | 8.8 |
| Canberra | 18.5°C6.8°C | 6.8°C | 56 | 7.3 |
| Central Coast | 21.6°C14.8°C | 14.8°C | 62 | 8.6 |
| Logan City | 25.0°C16.2°C | 16.2°C | 67 | 8.0 |
| Geelong | 18.0°C9.6°C | 9.6°C | 50 | 9.0 |
| Wollongong | 20.6°C14.1°C | 14.1°C | 73 | 9.7 |
| Hobart | 16.0°C7.6°C | 7.6°C | 55 | 11.2 |
| Townsville | 28.8°C21.3°C | 21.3°C | 22 | 5.1 |
| Cairns | 27.7°C21.8°C | 21.8°C | 31 | 6.5 |
| Toowoomba | 24.3°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 66 | 7.3 |
| Darwin | 33.8°C24.8°C | 24.8°C | 76 | 11.1 |
| Ballarat | 16.4°C6.9°C | 6.9°C | 62 | 10.2 |
| Mandurah | 20.9°C12.0°C | 12.0°C | 29 | 5.0 |
| Bendigo | 19.2°C8.6°C | 8.6°C | 45 | 6.0 |
| Caloundra | 24.2°C17.4°C | 17.4°C | 80 | 8.8 |
| Launceston | 16.4°C6.3°C | 6.3°C | 63 | 9.9 |
| Maitland | 24.1°C13.4°C | 13.4°C | 52 | 7.6 |
| Tuggeranong | 18.6°C6.8°C | 6.8°C | 75 | 9.4 |
| Mackay | 25.5°C21.1°C | 21.1°C | 34 | 5.9 |
| Rockhampton | 28.4°C18.1°C | 18.1°C | 35 | 4.7 |
| Coffs Harbour | 23.1°C15.8°C | 15.8°C | 88 | 10.5 |
| Blue Mountains | 18.0°C6.6°C | 6.6°C | 75 | 10.5 |
| Bunbury | 19.5°C11.2°C | 11.2°C | 34 | 5.5 |
| Bundaberg | 26.3°C18.0°C | 18.0°C | 57 | 5.9 |
| Adelaide Hills | 18.4°C8.8°C | 8.8°C | 36 | 6.8 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.