AI-generatedGriffith at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Aug – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,820 h
- Rain a year
- 391 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 128 m
Climate in Griffith
Griffith 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 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Griffith is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Griffith
The best time to visit Griffith is from March to May and from August to November. 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 June with 40 mm of precipitation.
Griffith through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Griffith in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Griffith in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Griffith in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Griffith in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 16–17 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 19 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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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: March – May, August – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:3519:28
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 06:19–07:08 · evening 18:55–19:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:19 · evening 19:44–19:54
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 Griffith compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Griffith in October?
In October, Griffith is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 53 min06:35 – 19:28
- 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
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 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 %92 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Griffith
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 Griffith (score 96 and 94). Daytime highs are about the same. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 25 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Griffith month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January34° · 10.5 h
In January, Griffith is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. 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 Griffith.
Griffith in January64February33° · 9.5 h
In February, Griffith is hot: daytime highs average 33 °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 rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in February81March30° · 8.5 h
In March, Griffith is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in March94April25° · 7.2 h
In April, Griffith is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in April88May20° · 5.8 h
In May, Griffith is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in May72June16° · 4.7 h
In June, Griffith is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in June70July16° · 4.9 h
In July, Griffith is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in July81August17° · 5.8 h
In August, Griffith is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in August93September21° · 7.4 h
In September, Griffith is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in September96October25° · 8.4 h
In October, Griffith is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in October87November29° · 9.4 h
In November, Griffith is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in November72December32° · 10.7 h
In December, Griffith is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Griffith.
Griffith in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Griffith
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (5°), the warmest in January (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and in 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 | 55 | 34° | 20° | 10.5 h | 4 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 33° | 19° | 9.5 h | 4 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 30° | 16° | 8.5 h | 4 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 25° | 12° | 7.2 h | 4 | 25 |
| MayMay | 88 | 20° | 8° | 5.8 h | 4 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 72 | 16° | 6° | 4.7 h | 6 | 40 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 16° | 5° | 4.9 h | 6 | 29 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 17° | 6° | 5.8 h | 6 | 30 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 21° | 8° | 7.4 h | 5 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 96 | 25° | 11° | 8.4 h | 5 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 29° | 14° | 9.4 h | 6 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 32° | 17° | 10.7 h | 4 | 30 |
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 hours in Griffith
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 12.9 hours of daylight in Griffith, 65 % 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 in Griffith: 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, Griffith has about 5 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Griffith
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 and clouds in Griffith
How breezy and how cloudy Griffith 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 Griffith 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 39 % of the sky over Griffith: 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 and humidity in Griffith
How often the day gets hot in Griffith (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, Griffith has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Griffith
Weather for your travel dates
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Griffith 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.
Griffith has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 4 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
- 16,730 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.
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Griffith vs Albury
In October Griffith has the better holiday weather (score 96 vs 90). During the day Albury is 3 °C cooler than Griffith.
| in October | Griffith | Albury |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 96 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Aug – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Griffith ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Mildura26°100
- 2Broken Hill26°100
- 3GriffithThis page25°96
- 4Dubbo26°93
- 5Shepparton22°92
- 6Mudgee24°92
- 7Wangaratta21°90
- 8Bendigo21°90
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Frequently asked questions about Griffith
When is the best time to visit Griffith?
The best time to visit Griffith is from March to May and from August to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Griffith?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Griffith?
The wettest month is June with 40 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Griffith get?
Griffith gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.7 hours a day; in June there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Griffith in?
Griffith is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Griffith?
A nonstop flight from London to Griffith takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,730 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Griffith?
Griffith has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 85, summer holidays 77, October half-term 96, Christmas holidays 64.