AI-generatedBowen at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 28.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,400 h
- Rain a year
- 995 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Bowen
Bowen has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,400 hours of sunshine a year, Bowen is very sunny; September is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bowen
The best time to visit Bowen is from April to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 229 mm.
Bowen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bowen in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Bowen in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Excellent
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, 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: April – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:3718:08
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:23–06:06 · evening 17:39–18:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:15–05:23 · evening 18:22–18:31
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 Bowen 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 29° at the end. The sea warms from 24° to 26°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | 24° | 26° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Bowen in October?
In October, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 31 min05:37 – 18:08
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %96 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Bowen
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Bowen (score 99 and 98). In September, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in September. September has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 19° |
| Sea | 25.3° | 23.5° |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h | 10.6 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 11 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 19 | 8better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bowen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January31° · Sea 29° · 9.1 h
In January, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 229 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in January82February30° · Sea 29° · 8.4 h
In February, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 222 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in February86March30° · Sea 28° · 8.7 h
In March, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 152 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in March92April29° · Sea 27° · 8.8 h
In April, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in April95May27° · Sea 25° · 8.4 h
In May, Bowen is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in May93June25° · Sea 23° · 8.0 h
In June, Bowen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in June89July24° · Sea 22° · 8.7 h
In July, Bowen is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in July94August25° · Sea 22° · 9.7 h
In August, Bowen is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in August98September27° · Sea 24° · 10.6 h
In September, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in September99October29° · Sea 25° · 10.6 h
In October, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in October95November30° · Sea 27° · 10.5 h
In November, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in November91December31° · Sea 28° · 10.1 h
In December, Bowen is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 11 days, totalling 113 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bowen.
Bowen in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bowen
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 19 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (16°), the warmest in January (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 218 days a year, mostly from October to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 84 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 9.1 h | 15 | 229 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 30° | 25° | 28.8° | 8.4 h | 15 | 222 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 30° | 24° | 28.2° | 8.7 h | 13 | 152 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 29° | 23° | 27.0° | 8.8 h | 9 | 68 |
| MayMay | 95 | 27° | 20° | 25.2° | 8.4 h | 6 | 34 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 25° | 18° | 23.4° | 8.0 h | 5 | 28 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 24° | 16° | 22.2° | 8.7 h | 4 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 25° | 17° | 22.2° | 9.7 h | 3 | 24 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 27° | 19° | 23.5° | 10.6 h | 3 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 29° | 21° | 25.3° | 10.6 h | 5 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 95 | 30° | 23° | 26.8° | 10.5 h | 8 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 31° | 25° | 28.1° | 10.1 h | 11 | 113 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Bowen
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 24.5 – 26.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bowen ranges from 22.2 °C in July to 28.8 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 27.7 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 27.7° | 29.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.2° | 27.1° | 28.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.0° | 26.3° | 27.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 25.2° | 24.4° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 23.4° | 22.7° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 22.2° | 21.3° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.2° | 21.2° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.5° | 23.0° | 24.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 25.3° | 24.5° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.1° | 27.5° | 28.9° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Bowen
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 10.6 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Bowen, 85 % 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
Rain in Bowen: 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, Bowen has about 5 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Bowen
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Bowen
How breezy and how cloudy Bowen 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 Bowen typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Bowen: mostly sunny, with about 10.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Bowen
How often the day gets hot in Bowen (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, Bowen has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Bowen
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bowen 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.
Bowen has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 88).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 99
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 19 h 15 min
- Distance
- 15,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Jet lag
- About 9 days (9 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.
Good to know: Australia
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +61
- Emergency number
- 000
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Bowen lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Bowen vs Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)
In October the holiday weather in Bowen and Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is about equally good (score 99 vs 99). During the day Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) is 1 °C warmer than Bowen. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bowen | Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 11 h | 11 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Apr – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Bowen ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- BowenThis page29°25°99
- 2Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)30°25°99
- 3Cooktown30°26°99
- 4Port Douglas31°26°98
- 5Cairns30°26°96
- 6Yeppoon28°24°94
- 7Toowoomba26°94
- 8Gladstone29°23°93
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Frequently asked questions about Bowen
When is the best time to visit Bowen?
The best time to visit Bowen is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bowen?
The sea temperature in Bowen ranges from 22.2 °C in July to 28.8 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bowen in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Bowen?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Bowen?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 229 mm. The driest month is September with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bowen get?
Bowen gets around 3,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 10.6 hours a day; in June there are 8.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Bowen in?
Bowen is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bowen?
A nonstop flight from London to Bowen takes about 19 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Bowen?
Bowen lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Bowen?
Bowen has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 88). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 95, summer holidays 92, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 88.