AI-generatedChinchilla at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 553 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 304 m
Climate in Chinchilla
Chinchilla has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Chinchilla is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Chinchilla
The best time to visit Chinchilla is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. In January it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation.
Chinchilla through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Chinchilla in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–31 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Chinchilla in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 32–34 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Chinchilla in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Chinchilla in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
05:2318:04
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 05:08–05:54 · evening 17:33–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:59–05:08 · evening 18:18–18:27
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 Chinchilla 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 30° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Chinchilla in October?
In October, Chinchilla is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 41 min05:23 – 18:04
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %67 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %
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 Chinchilla
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 Chinchilla: score 97 against 77. In September, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 55 mm | 28 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Chinchilla month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January34° · 8.2 h
In January, Chinchilla is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 72 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in January50February32° · 7.2 h
In February, Chinchilla is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in February61March31° · 7.0 h
In March, Chinchilla is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in March87April28° · 7.1 h
In April, Chinchilla is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in April91May24° · 6.4 h
In May, Chinchilla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in May89June21° · 5.7 h
In June, Chinchilla is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in June91July20° · 6.2 h
In July, Chinchilla is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in July95August23° · 7.5 h
In August, Chinchilla is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in August97September27° · 8.2 h
In September, Chinchilla is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in September77October29° · 8.4 h
In October, Chinchilla is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in October61November31° · 8.2 h
In November, Chinchilla is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla in November49December33° · 8.7 h
In December, Chinchilla is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Chinchilla.
Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla
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 (6°), the warmest in January (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from November to December. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from July 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 | 44 | 34° | 21° | 8.2 h | 7 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 32° | 20° | 7.2 h | 6 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 31° | 19° | 7.0 h | 5 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 28° | 15° | 7.1 h | 3 | 25 |
| MayMay | 91 | 24° | 11° | 6.4 h | 4 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 21° | 8° | 5.7 h | 4 | 28 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 20° | 6° | 6.2 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 23° | 7° | 7.5 h | 3 | 26 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 27° | 11° | 8.2 h | 3 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 29° | 14° | 8.4 h | 6 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 61 | 31° | 17° | 8.2 h | 7 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 33° | 19° | 8.7 h | 8 | 71 |
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 hours in Chinchilla
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 8.4 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Chinchilla, 66 % 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 Chinchilla: 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, Chinchilla has about 6 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Chinchilla
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 15 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 and clouds in Chinchilla
How breezy and how cloudy Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla typically peaks at 18 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 31 % of the sky over Chinchilla: mostly sunny, with about 8.4 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 Chinchilla
How often the day gets hot in Chinchilla (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, Chinchilla has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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
Planning a trip to Chinchilla
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Chinchilla 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.
Chinchilla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 10 min
- Distance
- 16,350 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
Chinchilla 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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Chinchilla vs Kingaroy
In October Kingaroy has the better holiday weather (score 92 vs 77). During the day Kingaroy is 2 °C cooler than Chinchilla. Kingaroy gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Chinchilla | Kingaroy |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Oct |
Through the year
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Australia in October: the best places
In October, Chinchilla ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Toowoomba26°94
- 2Warwick26°94
- 3Gladstone29°23°94
- 4Kingaroy27°92
- 5Hervey Bay26°23°91
- 6Sunshine Coast26°23°89
- 7Brisbane26°89
- 8Tenterfield23°88
- 29ChinchillaThis page29°77
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Frequently asked questions about Chinchilla
When is the best time to visit Chinchilla?
The best time to visit Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. July is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Chinchilla?
The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Chinchilla get?
Chinchilla gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 8.7 hours a day; in June there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Chinchilla in?
Chinchilla is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Chinchilla?
A nonstop flight from London to Chinchilla takes about 20 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,350 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Chinchilla?
Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla?
Chinchilla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 91, summer holidays 94, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 47.