AI-generatedCunnamulla at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 359 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 193 m
Climate in Cunnamulla
Cunnamulla has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while July is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Cunnamulla is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Cunnamulla
The best time to visit Cunnamulla is from May 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 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 57 mm of precipitation.
Cunnamulla through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cunnamulla in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 27–34 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Cunnamulla in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 35–37 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Cunnamulla in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 24–33 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Cunnamulla in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- 6.9 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
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Your best months: May – June, 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: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
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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 05:27–06:13 · evening 17:53–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:17–05:27 · evening 18:39–18:48
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 Cunnamulla compared with home
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In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Cunnamulla in October?
In October, Cunnamulla is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min05:41 – 18:24
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 26 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %46 %
- 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 Cunnamulla
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September has the better holiday weather in Cunnamulla: score 99 against 73. In September, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 31° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 hbetter | 8.7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 20 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Cunnamulla month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January37° · 9.5 h
In January, Cunnamulla is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 57 mm in total. 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 Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in January49February35° · 9.1 h
In February, Cunnamulla is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °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 is rare: about 4 days bring 38 mm in total. 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 Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in February53March33° · 8.5 h
In March, Cunnamulla is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 41 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 Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in March82April29° · 8.0 h
In April, Cunnamulla is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in April93May24° · 7.0 h
In May, Cunnamulla is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in May91June20° · 6.3 h
In June, Cunnamulla is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.3 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 Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in June92July20° · 6.7 h
In July, Cunnamulla is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in July96August23° · 7.8 h
In August, Cunnamulla is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in August99September27° · 8.7 h
In September, Cunnamulla is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in September73October31° · 9.2 h
In October, Cunnamulla is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in October52November34° · 9.2 h
In November, Cunnamulla is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 42 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla in November49December36° · 9.9 h
In December, Cunnamulla is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Cunnamulla.
Cunnamulla 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 Cunnamulla
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°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (7°), the warmest in January (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and from October to November. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in July, 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 | 48 | 37° | 24° | 9.5 h | 5 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 35° | 23° | 9.1 h | 4 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 53 | 33° | 20° | 8.5 h | 3 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 29° | 15° | 8.0 h | 3 | 22 |
| MayMay | 93 | 24° | 11° | 7.0 h | 3 | 20 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 20° | 8° | 6.3 h | 3 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 20° | 7° | 6.7 h | 3 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 23° | 8° | 7.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 27° | 12° | 8.7 h | 2 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 31° | 16° | 9.2 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 34° | 19° | 9.2 h | 5 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 36° | 22° | 9.9 h | 4 | 36 |
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 Cunnamulla
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 9.2 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Cunnamulla, 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 in Cunnamulla: 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, Cunnamulla has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Cunnamulla
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 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 Cunnamulla
How breezy and how cloudy Cunnamulla 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 Cunnamulla typically peaks at 21 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 26 % of the sky over Cunnamulla: mostly sunny, with about 9.2 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 Cunnamulla
How often the day gets hot in Cunnamulla (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, Cunnamulla has about 18 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
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Cunnamulla 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.
Cunnamulla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 49
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h
- Distance
- 16,180 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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Cunnamulla vs Charleville
In October the holiday weather in Cunnamulla and Charleville is about equally good (score 73 vs 69). During the day it is about as warm in Charleville as in Cunnamulla.
| in October | Cunnamulla | Charleville |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 73 | 69 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Cunnamulla
When is the best time to visit Cunnamulla?
The best time to visit Cunnamulla is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Cunnamulla?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Cunnamulla?
The wettest month is January with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cunnamulla get?
Cunnamulla gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.9 hours a day; in June there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Cunnamulla in?
Cunnamulla is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cunnamulla?
A nonstop flight from London to Cunnamulla takes about 20 h, for a straight-line distance of about 16,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Cunnamulla?
Cunnamulla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 49). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 93, summer holidays 95, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 49.