AI-generatedDubbo at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Aug – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,800 h
- Rain a year
- 596 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 264 m
Climate in Dubbo
Dubbo 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 16 °C. With around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year, Dubbo is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Dubbo
The best time to visit Dubbo is from April to May and from August to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. In January it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is November with 69 mm of precipitation.
Dubbo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dubbo in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Dubbo in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Dubbo in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Dubbo in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–18 °C by day
- 5.5 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
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dubbo for you.
Your best months: April, September – October
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: April – May, August – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:2619:16
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 06:11–06:59 · evening 18:43–19:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:11 · evening 19:31–19:41
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 Dubbo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 24° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Dubbo in October?
In October, Dubbo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubbo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 50 min06:26 – 19:16
- 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
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %85 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Dubbo
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 April bring similar holiday weather to Dubbo (score 94 and 95). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 40 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Dubbo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
52January34° · 9.7 h
In January, Dubbo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in January62February33° · 8.8 h
In February, Dubbo is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in February77March30° · 8.0 h
In March, Dubbo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in March95April26° · 7.4 h
In April, Dubbo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in April90May21° · 6.1 h
In May, Dubbo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in May76June17° · 5.1 h
In June, Dubbo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in June73July16° · 5.2 h
In July, Dubbo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in July86August18° · 6.2 h
In August, Dubbo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in August93September22° · 7.8 h
In September, Dubbo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in September94October26° · 8.4 h
In October, Dubbo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in October79November29° · 9.1 h
In November, Dubbo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo in November65December32° · 10.1 h
In December, Dubbo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Dubbo.
Dubbo 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 Dubbo
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to September, 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 | 52 | 34° | 19° | 9.7 h | 6 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 62 | 33° | 18° | 8.8 h | 5 | 53 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 30° | 15° | 8.0 h | 6 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 26° | 11° | 7.4 h | 4 | 40 |
| MayMay | 90 | 21° | 7° | 6.1 h | 4 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 17° | 5° | 5.1 h | 6 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 16° | 3° | 5.2 h | 6 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 18° | 3° | 6.2 h | 6 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 22° | 6° | 7.8 h | 5 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 26° | 10° | 8.4 h | 6 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 79 | 29° | 14° | 9.1 h | 7 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 32° | 16° | 10.1 h | 6 | 67 |
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 Dubbo
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 12.8 hours of daylight in Dubbo, 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 Dubbo: 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, Dubbo has about 6 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Dubbo
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 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 Dubbo
How breezy and how cloudy Dubbo 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 Dubbo 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 38 % of the sky over Dubbo: 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 Dubbo
How often the day gets hot in Dubbo (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, Dubbo has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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 Dubbo
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Dubbo 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.
Dubbo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 9.9 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 20 h 40 min
- Distance
- 16,720 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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Dubbo compared
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Dubbo vs Mudgee
In October the holiday weather in Dubbo and Mudgee is about equally good (score 94 vs 90). During the day Mudgee is 2 °C cooler than Dubbo.
| in October | Dubbo | Mudgee |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Aug – Oct | Mar – May, Aug – Nov |
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In October, Dubbo ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Dubbo
When is the best time to visit Dubbo?
The best time to visit Dubbo is from April to May and from August to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dubbo?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Dubbo?
The wettest month is November with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dubbo get?
Dubbo gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.1 hours a day; in June there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Dubbo in?
Dubbo is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Dubbo?
A nonstop flight from London to Dubbo takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,720 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Dubbo?
Dubbo has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 87, summer holidays 81, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 59.