AI-generatedCooma at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – May
- Warmest month
- Jan · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,330 h
- Rain a year
- 476 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 796 m
Climate in Cooma
Cooma has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year, Cooma is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cooma
The best time to visit Cooma is from September to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from September to December. The wettest month is November with 62 mm of precipitation.
Cooma through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cooma in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Cooma in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Cooma in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–24 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Cooma in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 12–13 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: March, October – November
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: September – May
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
06:2119:18
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:05–06:55 · evening 18:43–19:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:05 · evening 19:34–19:44
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 Cooma compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.1 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 6° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.5 h |
What is the weather like in Cooma in October?
In October, Cooma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 57 min06:21 – 19:18
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %73 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Cooma
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 December bring similar holiday weather to Cooma (score 86 and 89). In December, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Rainfall | 43 mm | 47 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cooma month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January28° · 8.1 h
In January, Cooma is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in January86February26° · 7.2 h
In February, Cooma is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in February88March24° · 6.6 h
In March, Cooma is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in March86April20° · 5.7 h
In April, Cooma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in April79May16° · 5.1 h
In May, Cooma is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in May52June12° · 4.1 h
In June, Cooma is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in June53July12° · 4.7 h
In July, Cooma is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in July62August13° · 5.3 h
In August, Cooma is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in August83September17° · 6.7 h
In September, Cooma is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in September86October20° · 7.3 h
In October, Cooma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in October83November23° · 7.5 h
In November, Cooma 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 frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in November89December25° · 8.3 h
In December, Cooma is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Cooma.
Cooma in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in January: 28°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cooma
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (−3°), the warmest in January (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to November, 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 | 80 | 28° | 11° | 8.1 h | 8 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 26° | 11° | 7.2 h | 8 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 24° | 8° | 6.6 h | 6 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 20° | 4° | 5.7 h | 6 | 29 |
| MayMay | 79 | 16° | 0° | 5.1 h | 4 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 12° | −1° | 4.1 h | 6 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 12° | −3° | 4.7 h | 5 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 13° | −2° | 5.3 h | 7 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 83 | 17° | 1° | 6.7 h | 7 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 20° | 4° | 7.3 h | 8 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 23° | 7° | 7.5 h | 10 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 25° | 9° | 8.3 h | 8 | 47 |
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
36.24° S, 149.12° E · 796 m · Australia/Sydney
Sunshine2,330 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Cooma
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 7.3 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Cooma, 56 % 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.
Rain476 mm a year, most in November
Rain in Cooma: 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, Cooma has about 8 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in December
UV index in Cooma
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 & cloudsWindiest in September: 19 km/h
Wind and clouds in Cooma
How breezy and how cloudy Cooma 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 Cooma 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Cooma: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 & humidity28 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Cooma
How often the day gets hot in Cooma (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, Cooma has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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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Cooma 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.
Cooma has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 59).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 21 h 5 min
- Distance
- 17,080 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.
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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Cooma vs Jindabyne
In October Cooma has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 77). During the day Jindabyne is 2 °C cooler than Cooma.
| in October | Cooma | Jindabyne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 12 |
| Best time | Sep – May | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Cooma
When is the best time to visit Cooma?
The best time to visit Cooma is from September to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cooma?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 11 °C. July is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Cooma?
The wettest month is November with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cooma get?
Cooma gets around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 8.3 hours a day; in June there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Cooma in?
Cooma is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cooma?
A nonstop flight from London to Cooma takes about 21 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 17,080 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cooma?
Cooma has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 87) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 74, summer holidays 59, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 85.