AI-generatedBourke at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 319 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 110 m
Climate in Bourke
Bourke has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while July is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Bourke is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bourke
The best time to visit Bourke is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. From December to February it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is March with 38 mm of precipitation.
Bourke through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bourke in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–33 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Bourke in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 36–37 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Bourke in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–33 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Bourke in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Dec – Feb
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: May, August
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: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:3919:25
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:24–07:11 · evening 18:53–19:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:24 · evening 19:40–19:49
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 Bourke compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Bourke in October?
In October, Bourke is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 46 min06:39 – 19:25
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Bourke
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 Bourke: score 98 against 80. In September, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 9.0 hbetter | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 21 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bourke month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
49January37° · 9.6 h
In January, Bourke is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in January50February36° · 9.1 h
In February, Bourke is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in February56March33° · 8.4 h
In March, Bourke is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 38 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in March87April28° · 7.8 h
In April, Bourke is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in April92May23° · 6.7 h
In May, Bourke is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in May89June19° · 5.7 h
In June, Bourke is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in June91July19° · 6.2 h
In July, Bourke is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in July94August22° · 7.3 h
In August, Bourke is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in August98September26° · 8.4 h
In September, Bourke is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in September80October30° · 9.0 h
In October, Bourke is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in October57November33° · 9.4 h
In November, Bourke is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in November50December36° · 10.2 h
In December, Bourke is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Bourke.
Bourke in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bourke
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, 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 | 49 | 37° | 23° | 9.6 h | 4 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 36° | 22° | 9.1 h | 4 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 33° | 19° | 8.4 h | 4 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 28° | 14° | 7.8 h | 2 | 18 |
| MayMay | 92 | 23° | 9° | 6.7 h | 3 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 19° | 6° | 5.7 h | 4 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 19° | 4° | 6.2 h | 3 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 22° | 6° | 7.3 h | 2 | 13 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 26° | 9° | 8.4 h | 3 | 21 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 30° | 14° | 9.0 h | 4 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 33° | 18° | 9.4 h | 5 | 36 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 36° | 21° | 10.2 h | 4 | 33 |
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 Bourke
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 9.0 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Bourke, 70 % 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 Bourke: 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, Bourke has about 4 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bourke
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 11).
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 Bourke
How breezy and how cloudy Bourke 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 Bourke typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 29 % of the sky over Bourke: mostly sunny, with about 9.0 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 Bourke
How often the day gets hot in Bourke (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, Bourke has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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
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Weather for your travel dates
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Bourke 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.
Bourke has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 50
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 15 min
- Distance
- 16,370 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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Bourke vs Lightning Ridge
In October the holiday weather in Bourke and Lightning Ridge is about equally good (score 80 vs 81). During the day Lightning Ridge is 1 °C cooler than Bourke.
| in October | Bourke | Lightning Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Bourke
When is the best time to visit Bourke?
The best time to visit Bourke is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bourke?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Bourke?
The wettest month is March with 38 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bourke get?
Bourke gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.2 hours a day; in June there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Bourke in?
Bourke is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bourke?
A nonstop flight from London to Bourke takes about 20 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,370 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Bourke?
Bourke has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 91, summer holidays 93, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 50.