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Charleville weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Charleville at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jan · 36°
Sunshine a year
2,990 h
Rain a year
420 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+10
Elevation
299 m

Climate in Charleville

Charleville has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while June is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Charleville is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Charleville

The best time to visit Charleville is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. From November to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is January with 68 mm of precipitation.

Charleville through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Charleville in spring

Sep – Nov

71

Good

  • 28–34 °C by day
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 12 rainy days in all

Charleville in summer

Dec – Feb

45

Fair

  • 35–36 °C by day
  • 9.0 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Charleville in autumn

Mar – May

76

Good

  • 25–33 °C by day
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Charleville in winter

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 21–23 °C by day
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 8 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

Nov – Mar

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Charleville for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 22°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 23°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

05:4018:21

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 05:26–06:11 · evening 17:50–18:35
Blue hour
Morning 05:17–05:26 · evening 18:35–18:44

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 Charleville compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high30°32°
Night-time low13°17°
Daylight12.3 h13.0 h

What is the weather like in Charleville in October?

In October, Charleville is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Charleville.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 40 min05:40 – 18:21
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
25 %on averageAll months
Hot days
19 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+10offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
  • 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 Charleville

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Charleville: score 96 against 69. In August, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.

October vs August, Charleville
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score6996better
Daytime high31°23°
Night-time low15°6°
Sunshine9.1 hbetter7.9 h
Rainy days42better
Rainfall27 mm15 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Charleville month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

45January36° · 9.1 h

In January, Charleville is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 68 mm. 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 Charleville.

Charleville in January
45February35° · 8.5 h

In February, Charleville is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. 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 Charleville.

Charleville in February
54March33° · 8.3 h

In March, Charleville is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 53 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in March
81April29° · 7.9 h

In April, Charleville is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in April
93May25° · 7.0 h

In May, Charleville is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in May
91June21° · 6.4 h

In June, Charleville is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in June
93July21° · 6.8 h

In July, Charleville is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in July
96August23° · 7.9 h

In August, Charleville is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in August
95September28° · 8.7 h

In September, Charleville is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in September
69October31° · 9.1 h

In October, Charleville is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in October
49November34° · 9.0 h

In November, Charleville is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in November
45December35° · 9.5 h

In December, Charleville is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Charleville.

Charleville in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Charleville

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°

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.

The coolest nights are in July (5°), 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 from October to 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.

OctoberDay 31°Night 15°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4536°23°9.1 h668
FebruaryFeb4535°21°8.5 h650
MarchMar5433°19°8.3 h453
AprilApr8129°14°7.9 h223
MayMay9325°9°7.0 h219
JuneJun9121°6°6.4 h325
JulyJul9321°5°6.8 h316
AugustAug9623°6°7.9 h215
SeptemberSep9528°11°8.7 h222
OctoberOct6931°15°9.1 h427
NovemberNov4934°19°9.0 h652
DecemberDec4535°21°9.5 h750

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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Charleville

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,990 hours
Sunniest month
Dec · 9.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 6.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 9.1 hDaylight 12.7 hShare of daylight 72 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 9.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Charleville, 72 % 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

Rain in Charleville: 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.

Per year
420 mm on 47 days
Wettest month
Jan · 68 mm
Driest month
Aug · 15 mm
OctoberRainy days 4Rainfall 27 mm

In October, Charleville has about 4 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Charleville

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (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 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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Charleville

How breezy and how cloudy Charleville 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.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Oct · 19 km/h
Calmest month
May · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Charleville 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.

Year average
30 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Aug · 19 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 37 %
OctoberCloud cover 25 %Sunshine 9.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Charleville: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Charleville

How often the day gets hot in Charleville (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
175 days
Hottest month
Jan · 36 °C
Hot months
Oct – Mar

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 19Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Charleville has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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

Planning a trip to Charleville

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Charleville 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.

Charleville has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    73

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    93

    Excellent

    • 24 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    45

    Fair

    • 36 °C by day
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 19 h 50 min
Distance
16,070 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.

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Charleville vs Cunnamulla

In October the holiday weather in Charleville and Cunnamulla is about equally good (score 69 vs 73). During the day it is about as warm in Cunnamulla as in Charleville.

Charleville vs Cunnamulla, in October
in OctoberCharlevilleCunnamulla
Holiday weather score6973
Daytime high31°31°
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days44
Best timeApr – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberCharleville 31°Cunnamulla 31°
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Australia in October: the best places

In October, Charleville ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Cobar27°96
  2. 2Gladstone29°23°94
  3. 3Toowoomba26°94
  4. 4Yeppoon28°24°94
  5. 5Warwick26°94
  6. 6Gunnedah27°93
  7. 7Kingaroy27°92
  8. 8Mackay28°25°92
  9. 29CharlevilleThis page31°69
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Frequently asked questions about Charleville

When is the best time to visit Charleville?

The best time to visit Charleville 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 Charleville?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 23 °C. June is the coolest month at 21 °C.

When does it rain most in Charleville?

The wettest month is January with 68 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 15 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Charleville get?

Charleville gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 6.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Charleville in?

Charleville is on UTC+10 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Charleville?

A nonstop flight from London to Charleville takes about 19 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,070 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Charleville?

Charleville has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 93, summer holidays 95, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 45.