AI-generatedGrafton at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 1,089 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Grafton
Grafton has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Grafton is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Grafton
The best time to visit Grafton is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. Rain is frequent from January to March; the wettest month is March with 141 mm.
Grafton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Grafton in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Grafton in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Grafton in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–28 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Grafton in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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 – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:1118:57
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 05:56–06:43 · evening 18:25–19:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:56 · evening 19:11–19:21
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 Grafton compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 27° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Grafton in October?
In October, Grafton is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Grafton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 46 min06:11 – 18:57
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %94 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Grafton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Grafton: score 94 against 87. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 hbetter | 8.6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 57 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Grafton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January31° · 9.5 h
In January, Grafton is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 122 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in January59February30° · 8.5 h
In February, Grafton is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 139 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in February63March28° · 7.9 h
In March, Grafton is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 141 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in March79April26° · 7.9 h
In April, Grafton is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in April81May23° · 7.3 h
In May, Grafton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in May83June21° · 6.9 h
In June, Grafton is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in June89July21° · 7.9 h
In July, Grafton is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in July94August23° · 8.6 h
In August, Grafton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in August94September26° · 9.2 h
In September, Grafton is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in September87October27° · 9.2 h
In October, Grafton is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in October73November29° · 9.4 h
In November, Grafton is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton in November63December30° · 9.2 h
In December, Grafton is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Grafton.
Grafton 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 Grafton
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 71 days a year, mostly from January to February.
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 | 56 | 31° | 19° | 9.5 h | 12 | 122 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 30° | 19° | 8.5 h | 13 | 139 |
| MarchMar | 63 | 28° | 17° | 7.9 h | 15 | 141 |
| AprilApr | 79 | 26° | 13° | 7.9 h | 12 | 87 |
| MayMay | 81 | 23° | 9° | 7.3 h | 10 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 21° | 7° | 6.9 h | 9 | 91 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 21° | 5° | 7.9 h | 7 | 50 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 23° | 6° | 8.6 h | 6 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 26° | 9° | 9.2 h | 7 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 27° | 13° | 9.2 h | 9 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 29° | 16° | 9.4 h | 11 | 88 |
| DecemberDec | 63 | 30° | 18° | 9.2 h | 12 | 97 |
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 Grafton
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 12.8 hours of daylight in Grafton, 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 Grafton: 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, Grafton has about 9 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Grafton
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 11).
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 Grafton
How breezy and how cloudy Grafton 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 Grafton typically peaks at 22 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 44 % of the sky over Grafton: 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 Grafton
How often the day gets hot in Grafton (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, Grafton has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Grafton
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Grafton 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.
Grafton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 60).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 40 min
- Distance
- 16,750 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.
Storm season
Grafton 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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Grafton vs Yamba
In October the holiday weather in Grafton and Yamba is about equally good (score 87 vs 89). During the day Yamba is 2 °C cooler than Grafton.
| in October | Grafton | Yamba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 21° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Sep – Apr |
Through the year
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In October, Grafton ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Brisbane26°89
- 6Tenterfield23°88
- 7Inverell25°88
- 8Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)26°23°88
- 9GraftonThis page27°87
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Frequently asked questions about Grafton
When is the best time to visit Grafton?
The best time to visit Grafton 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 Grafton?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Grafton?
Rain is frequent from January to March; the wettest month is March with 141 mm. The driest month is September with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Grafton get?
Grafton gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 6.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Grafton in?
Grafton is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Grafton?
A nonstop flight from London to Grafton takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,750 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Grafton?
Grafton 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 Grafton?
Grafton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 81, summer holidays 92, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 60.