Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
78°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Whitsundays
Australia · Oceania
Warm coastal days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 70°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
79°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 7 wet days, fewer than in most months.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.7 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
68%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 76° and nights feel near 73°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
63%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
9 mphOctober Light breeze
Sea temperature
79°FOctober sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 77°F, easing to about 74°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Rain20%
Cloud41%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Midday78°F
Rain17%
Cloud36%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Rain11%
Cloud32%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening74°F
Rain8%
Cloud27%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 76 | 10.2 | 19 | 11.2 | 82 | 83 |
| Feb | 83 | 76 | 9.9 | 19 | 10.6 | 83 | 84 |
| Mar | 81 | 75 | 7.6 | 18 | 10.6 | 82 | 83 |
| Apr | 78 | 72 | 4.2 | 15 | 10.6 | 81 | 82 |
| May | 74 | 67 | 2.3 | 11 | 9.8 | 80 | 79 |
| Jun | 71 | 63 | 1.6 | 7 | 9.5 | 80 | 77 |
| Jul | 70 | 61 | 1.5 | 5 | 9.9 | 79 | 76 |
| Aug | 71 | 62 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.6 | 79 | 76 |
| Sep | 75 | 66 | 0.7 | 5 | 11.6 | 78 | 77 |
| Oct | 78 | 70 | 1.5 | 7 | 11.7 | 77 | 79 |
| Nov | 80 | 73 | 3.2 | 11 | 11.8 | 76 | 81 |
| Dec | 82 | 76 | 5.3 | 14 | 11.6 | 78 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology