AI-generatedGunnedah at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,810 h
- Rain a year
- 585 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 273 m
Climate in Gunnedah
Gunnedah has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year, Gunnedah is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gunnedah
The best time to visit Gunnedah is from April 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 33 °C. The wettest month is November with 73 mm of precipitation.
Gunnedah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gunnedah in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–29 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Gunnedah in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 32–33 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Gunnedah in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 21–30 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Gunnedah in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 15 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 Gunnedah for you.
Your best months: May, September
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 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:2119:08
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 06:06–06:53 · evening 18:36–19:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:06 · evening 19:23–19:33
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 Gunnedah compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 25° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Gunnedah in October?
In October, Gunnedah is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min06:21 – 19:08
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 35 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Gunnedah
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 Gunnedah (score 93 and 95). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 hbetter | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 29 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gunnedah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January33° · 9.5 h
In January, Gunnedah is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 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 Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in January58February32° · 8.5 h
In February, Gunnedah is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in February72March30° · 7.9 h
In March, Gunnedah is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in March95April26° · 7.4 h
In April, Gunnedah is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in April91May21° · 6.3 h
In May, Gunnedah is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.3 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 Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in May85June18° · 5.4 h
In June, Gunnedah is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in June87July17° · 5.6 h
In July, Gunnedah is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in July91August19° · 6.7 h
In August, Gunnedah is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 37 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in August95September23° · 8.0 h
In September, Gunnedah is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in September93October27° · 8.5 h
In October, Gunnedah is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in October73November29° · 8.8 h
In November, Gunnedah is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 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 Gunnedah.
Gunnedah in November60December32° · 9.6 h
In December, Gunnedah is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Gunnedah.
Gunnedah 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 Gunnedah
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and from November to 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 | 48 | 33° | 20° | 9.5 h | 7 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 58 | 32° | 20° | 8.5 h | 6 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 30° | 17° | 7.9 h | 6 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 26° | 13° | 7.4 h | 3 | 29 |
| MayMay | 91 | 21° | 10° | 6.3 h | 4 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 85 | 18° | 7° | 5.4 h | 6 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 17° | 6° | 5.6 h | 5 | 38 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 19° | 6° | 6.7 h | 5 | 37 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 23° | 10° | 8.0 h | 5 | 41 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 27° | 13° | 8.5 h | 7 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 29° | 16° | 8.8 h | 8 | 73 |
| DecemberDec | 60 | 32° | 18° | 9.6 h | 8 | 62 |
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 Gunnedah
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 8.5 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Gunnedah, 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 Gunnedah: 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, Gunnedah has about 7 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Gunnedah
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 Gunnedah
How breezy and how cloudy Gunnedah 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 Gunnedah typically peaks at 16 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 35 % of the sky over Gunnedah: mostly sunny, with about 8.5 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 Gunnedah
How often the day gets hot in Gunnedah (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, Gunnedah has about 7 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 Gunnedah
Weather for your travel dates
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Gunnedah 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.
Gunnedah has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 7 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
- 16,710 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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In October Gunnedah has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 88). During the day Tamworth is 2 °C cooler than Gunnedah. Tamworth gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Gunnedah | Tamworth |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 93 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Mar – May, Aug – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Gunnedah
When is the best time to visit Gunnedah?
The best time to visit Gunnedah 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 Gunnedah?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Gunnedah?
The wettest month is November with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gunnedah get?
Gunnedah gets around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.6 hours a day; in June there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Gunnedah in?
Gunnedah is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gunnedah?
A nonstop flight from London to Gunnedah takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,710 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Gunnedah?
Gunnedah has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88, May half-term 90, summer holidays 90, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 54.