AI-generatedBroken Hill at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Aug – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,950 h
- Rain a year
- 205 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 317 m
Climate in Broken Hill
Broken Hill has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year, Broken Hill is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Broken Hill
The best time to visit Broken Hill is from March to May and from August to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. In January it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is February with 26 mm of precipitation.
Broken Hill through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Broken Hill in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Broken Hill in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 32–34 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Broken Hill in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Broken Hill in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 16–18 °C by day
- 5.7 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
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, September
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: March – May, August – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:2519:14
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 06:10–06:58 · evening 18:42–19:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:00–06:10 · evening 19:30–19:39
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 Broken Hill compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 24° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Broken Hill in October?
In October, Broken Hill is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 49 min06:25 – 19:14
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Broken Hill
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 April bring similar holiday weather to Broken Hill (score 100 and 96). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 hbetter | 7.7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 14 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Broken Hill month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January34° · 10.4 h
In January, Broken Hill is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in January59February33° · 9.8 h
In February, Broken Hill is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in February85March29° · 8.9 h
In March, Broken Hill is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in March96April25° · 7.7 h
In April, Broken Hill is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in April91May19° · 6.3 h
In May, Broken Hill is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in May82June16° · 5.2 h
In June, Broken Hill is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in June81July16° · 5.5 h
In July, Broken Hill is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in July92August18° · 6.5 h
In August, Broken Hill is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in August96September22° · 7.9 h
In September, Broken Hill is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in September100October26° · 8.9 h
In October, Broken Hill is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in October85November29° · 9.4 h
In November, Broken Hill is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in November67December32° · 10.5 h
In December, Broken Hill is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Broken Hill.
Broken Hill in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Broken Hill
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. 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 | 51 | 34° | 19° | 10.4 h | 3 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 33° | 19° | 9.8 h | 2 | 26 |
| MarchMar | 85 | 29° | 15° | 8.9 h | 2 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 25° | 11° | 7.7 h | 2 | 14 |
| MayMay | 91 | 19° | 8° | 6.3 h | 3 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 16° | 6° | 5.2 h | 3 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 16° | 5° | 5.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 18° | 6° | 6.5 h | 3 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 22° | 9° | 7.9 h | 3 | 19 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 26° | 12° | 8.9 h | 3 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 29° | 15° | 9.4 h | 4 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 32° | 17° | 10.5 h | 3 | 16 |
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 Broken Hill
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 8.9 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Broken Hill, 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 Broken Hill: 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, Broken Hill has about 3 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Broken Hill
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · 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 20 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 Broken Hill
How breezy and how cloudy Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill typically peaks at 27 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 33 % of the sky over Broken Hill: mostly sunny, with about 8.9 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 Broken Hill
How often the day gets hot in Broken Hill (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, Broken Hill has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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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Broken Hill 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.
Broken Hill has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59).
- 93
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 3 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 5 min
- Distance
- 16,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30
- 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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Broken Hill vs Mildura
In October the holiday weather in Broken Hill and Mildura is about equally good (score 100 vs 100). During the day it is about as warm in Mildura as in Broken Hill.
| in October | Broken Hill | Mildura |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Aug – Nov | Mar – May, Aug – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Broken Hill ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Broken Hill
When is the best time to visit Broken Hill?
The best time to visit Broken Hill is from March to May and from August to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Broken Hill?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Broken Hill?
The wettest month is February with 26 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Broken Hill get?
Broken Hill gets around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.5 hours a day; in June there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Broken Hill in?
Broken Hill is on UTC+10:30 in January and UTC+9:30 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Broken Hill?
A nonstop flight from London to Broken Hill takes about 20 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,250 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Broken Hill?
Broken Hill has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 93, May half-term 89, summer holidays 88, October half-term 100, Christmas holidays 59.