AI-generatedCessnock at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,610 h
- Rain a year
- 723 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 71 m
Climate in Cessnock
Cessnock has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Cessnock is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cessnock
The best time to visit Cessnock is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is March with 89 mm of precipitation.
Cessnock through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cessnock in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–28 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Cessnock in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 31–32 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Cessnock in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 22–29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Cessnock in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 21 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
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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 – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:1519:06
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 05:59–06:48 · evening 18:33–19:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:50–05:59 · evening 19:21–19:31
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 Cessnock compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 25° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Cessnock in October?
In October, Cessnock is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cessnock.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 51 min06:15 – 19:06
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 47 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Cessnock
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October and August bring similar holiday weather to Cessnock (score 87 and 91). In August, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 56 mm | 40 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cessnock month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January32° · 7.7 h
In January, Cessnock is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in January57February31° · 7.3 h
In February, Cessnock is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in February67March29° · 6.9 h
In March, Cessnock is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in March83April26° · 7.0 h
In April, Cessnock is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in April82May22° · 6.3 h
In May, Cessnock is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in May79June19° · 5.5 h
In June, Cessnock is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in June86July19° · 6.4 h
In July, Cessnock is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in July91August21° · 7.8 h
In August, Cessnock is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in August91September24° · 7.9 h
In September, Cessnock is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in September87October27° · 7.8 h
In October, Cessnock is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in October74November28° · 7.5 h
In November, Cessnock is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in November59December31° · 7.6 h
In December, Cessnock is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cessnock.
Cessnock in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cessnock
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December 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 | 32° | 18° | 7.7 h | 10 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 31° | 18° | 7.3 h | 11 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 29° | 16° | 6.9 h | 11 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 26° | 12° | 7.0 h | 9 | 61 |
| MayMay | 82 | 22° | 9° | 6.3 h | 8 | 51 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 19° | 7° | 5.5 h | 9 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 19° | 5° | 6.4 h | 6 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 21° | 6° | 7.8 h | 6 | 40 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 24° | 9° | 7.9 h | 7 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 27° | 11° | 7.8 h | 8 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 74 | 28° | 14° | 7.5 h | 10 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 31° | 17° | 7.6 h | 10 | 66 |
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 Cessnock
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 7.8 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Cessnock, 61 % 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 Cessnock: 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, Cessnock has about 8 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Cessnock
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 35 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 Cessnock
How breezy and how cloudy Cessnock 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 Cessnock typically peaks at 17 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 47 % of the sky over Cessnock: variable cloud, with about 7.8 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 Cessnock
How often the day gets hot in Cessnock (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, Cessnock has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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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Cessnock 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.
Cessnock has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 55 min
- Distance
- 16,940 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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Cessnock vs Maitland
In October the holiday weather in Cessnock and Maitland is about equally good (score 87 vs 87). During the day Maitland is 1 °C cooler than Cessnock.
| in October | Cessnock | Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Cessnock
When is the best time to visit Cessnock?
The best time to visit Cessnock is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cessnock?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Cessnock?
The wettest month is March with 89 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cessnock get?
Cessnock gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 7.9 hours a day; in June there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Cessnock in?
Cessnock is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cessnock?
A nonstop flight from London to Cessnock takes about 20 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,940 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cessnock?
Cessnock has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 81, summer holidays 89, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 55.