AI-generatedArmidale at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Aug – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 678 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 1,053 m
Climate in Armidale
Armidale has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Armidale is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Armidale
The best time to visit Armidale is from February to May and from August to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is January with 94 mm of precipitation.
Armidale through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Armidale in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 18–24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Armidale in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Armidale in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–24 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Armidale in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 13–15 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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Your best months: April, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, August – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:1519:02
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:01–06:48 · evening 18:30–19:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:01 · evening 19:17–19:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Armidale compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 8° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Armidale in October?
In October, Armidale is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 47 min06:15 – 19:02
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %68 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Armidale
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Armidale: score 90 against 85. In September, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 21° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 h | 7.3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 39 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Armidale month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January27° · 7.6 h
In January, Armidale is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in January75February26° · 6.6 h
In February, Armidale is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in February81March24° · 6.1 h
In March, Armidale is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in March88April21° · 5.9 h
In April, Armidale is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in April87May17° · 5.5 h
In May, Armidale is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in May71June14° · 4.8 h
In June, Armidale is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in June70July13° · 5.1 h
In July, Armidale is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in July82August15° · 6.1 h
In August, Armidale is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in August90September18° · 7.3 h
In September, Armidale is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in September85October21° · 7.5 h
In October, Armidale is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in October80November24° · 7.1 h
In November, Armidale is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in November78December25° · 7.8 h
In December, Armidale is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Armidale.
Armidale in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Armidale
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (0°), the warmest in January (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to October, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 66 | 27° | 13° | 7.6 h | 11 | 94 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 26° | 13° | 6.6 h | 9 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 24° | 11° | 6.1 h | 8 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 21° | 7° | 5.9 h | 5 | 30 |
| MayMay | 87 | 17° | 3° | 5.5 h | 5 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 14° | 1° | 4.8 h | 5 | 35 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 13° | 0° | 5.1 h | 5 | 31 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 15° | 0° | 6.1 h | 5 | 34 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 18° | 3° | 7.3 h | 6 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 21° | 6° | 7.5 h | 9 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 24° | 9° | 7.1 h | 10 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 25° | 11° | 7.8 h | 11 | 84 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Armidale
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Armidale, 59 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Armidale: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Armidale has about 9 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Armidale
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Armidale
How breezy and how cloudy Armidale is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Armidale typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Armidale: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Armidale
How often the day gets hot in Armidale (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Armidale has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Armidale
Weather for your travel dates
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Armidale in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Armidale has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 72).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 40 min
- Distance
- 16,750 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Armidale vs Tamworth
In October the holiday weather in Armidale and Tamworth is about equally good (score 85 vs 88). During the day Tamworth is 4 °C warmer than Armidale.
| in October | Armidale | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Aug – Dec | Mar – May, Aug – Nov |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Armidale ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Mudgee24°92
- 4Tamworth25°91
- 5Brisbane26°89
- 6Sunshine Coast26°23°89
- 7Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)27°23°88
- 8Maitland26°87
- 17ArmidaleThis page21°85
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Frequently asked questions about Armidale
When is the best time to visit Armidale?
The best time to visit Armidale is from February to May and from August to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Armidale?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Armidale?
The wettest month is January with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Armidale get?
Armidale gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.8 hours a day; in June there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Armidale in?
Armidale is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Armidale?
A nonstop flight from London to Armidale takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,750 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Armidale?
Armidale has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 84, summer holidays 78, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 72.