AI-generatedCoober Pedy at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,950 h
- Rain a year
- 157 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 227 m
Climate in Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while June is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year, Coober Pedy is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:5419:39
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 06:40–07:26 · evening 19:07–19:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:40 · evening 19:54–20:03
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.
What is the weather like in Coober Pedy in October?
In October, Coober Pedy is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min06:54 – 19:39
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30Australia/Adelaide
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Coober Pedy
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 8.7 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Coober Pedy, 69 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Coober Pedy
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, 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 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Coober Pedy: 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, Coober Pedy has about 2 rainy days with 14 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Coober Pedy
How breezy and how cloudy Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy typically peaks at 24 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 29 % of the sky over Coober Pedy: mostly sunny, with about 8.7 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 Coober Pedy
How often the day gets hot in Coober Pedy (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, Coober Pedy has about 12 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Coober Pedy
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 (22°). 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) in March and from November to December. 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 | 50 | 37° | 22° | 10.2 h | 2 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 35° | 21° | 9.7 h | 2 | 22 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 32° | 19° | 8.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 27° | 14° | 7.8 h | 2 | 13 |
| MayMay | 92 | 22° | 10° | 6.5 h | 2 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 18° | 7° | 5.7 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 18° | 6° | 5.8 h | 2 | 7 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 20° | 7° | 6.6 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 25° | 11° | 8.4 h | 2 | 9 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 29° | 14° | 8.7 h | 2 | 14 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 32° | 17° | 9.1 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 34° | 19° | 9.7 h | 3 | 21 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
29.01° S, 134.75° E · 227 m · Australia/Adelaide
Best time to visit Coober Pedy
The best time to visit Coober Pedy is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. From December to February it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is February with 22 mm of precipitation.
Coober Pedy through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Coober Pedy in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–32 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Coober Pedy in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 34–37 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Coober Pedy in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–32 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Coober Pedy in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Coober Pedy for you.
Your best months: May, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Coober Pedy
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 Coober Pedy: score 98 against 86. In September, days are 4 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 86 | 98better |
| Day high | 29° | 25° |
| Night low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Rainfall | 14 mm | 9 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Dec – Feb
Highs of 33 °C or more
Coober Pedy month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January37° · 10 h
In January, Coober Pedy is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in January50February35° · 10 h
In February, Coober Pedy is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in February64March32° · 9 h
In March, Coober Pedy is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in March96April27° · 8 h
In April, Coober Pedy is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in April92May22° · 7 h
In May, Coober Pedy is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in May89June18° · 6 h
In June, Coober Pedy is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in June89July18° · 6 h
In July, Coober Pedy is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in July92August20° · 7 h
In August, Coober Pedy is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in August98September25° · 8 h
In September, Coober Pedy is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in September86October29° · 9 h
In October, Coober Pedy is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in October65November32° · 9 h
In November, Coober Pedy is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 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, November is a good month for a holiday in Coober Pedy.
Coober Pedy in November50December34° · 10 h
In December, Coober Pedy is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. 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 Coober Pedy.
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Coober Pedy vs. Alice Springs
In October Coober Pedy has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs. 64). During the day Alice Springs is 3 °C warmer than Coober Pedy. Alice Springs gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Coober Pedy | Alice Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 86 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Apr – Sep |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Coober Pedy ranks 13 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4Adelaide20°16°94
- 5Toowoomba25°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7Brisbane25°89
- 8Sunshine Coast25°23°89
- 13Coober PedyThis page29°86
Planning a trip to Coober Pedy
Weather for your travel dates
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Coober Pedy 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.
Coober Pedy has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 2 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 19 h 15 min
- Distance
- 15,570 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.
Storm season
Coober Pedy 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Coober Pedy
When is the best time to visit Coober Pedy?
The best time to visit Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 22 °C. June is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Coober Pedy?
The wettest month is February with 22 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Coober Pedy get?
Coober Pedy gets around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.2 hours a day; in June there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Coober Pedy in?
Coober Pedy uses the time zone Australia/Adelaide: UTC+10:30 in January and UTC+9:30 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Coober Pedy?
A nonstop flight from London to Coober Pedy takes about 19 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,570 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy 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 Coober Pedy?
Coober Pedy has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 91, Summer holidays 91, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 50.
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