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Gympie weather & best time to visit

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Gympie at a glance

Best time
Apr – Sep
Warmest month
Jan · 31°
Sunshine a year
2,860 h
Rain a year
805 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+10
Elevation
69 m

Climate in Gympie

Gympie 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 22 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Gympie is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Gympie

The best time to visit Gympie is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is February with 121 mm.

Gympie through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Gympie in spring

Sep – Nov

85

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • 8.8 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Gympie in summer

Dec – Feb

58

Fair

  • 30–31 °C by day
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Gympie in autumn

Mar – May

78

Good

  • 24–29 °C by day
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Gympie in winter

Jun – Aug

93

Excellent

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jan – Feb

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gympie for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

83

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 22°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 28°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

05:1517:55

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 05:01–05:46 · evening 17:24–18:09
Blue hour
Morning 04:51–05:01 · evening 18:09–18:18

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 Gympie compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.7 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high28°29°
Night-time low13°16°
Daylight12.3 h13.0 h

What is the weather like in Gympie in October?

In October, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 40 min05:15 – 17:55
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
43 %on averageAll months
Hot days
11 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+10offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %

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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Gympie

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Gympie: score 99 against 83. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.

October vs September, Gympie
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score8399better
Daytime high28°27°
Night-time low15°12°
Sunshine8.6 h8.7 h
Rainy days74better
Rainfall69 mm27 mmbetter
Muggy days30better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Gympie month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

56January31° · 8.3 h

In January, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 114 mm. On about 18 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 Gympie.

Gympie in January
58February30° · 7.4 h

In February, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 121 mm. 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 Gympie.

Gympie in February
63March29° · 7.3 h

In March, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in March
85April27° · 7.3 h

In April, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in April
86May24° · 6.9 h

In May, Gympie is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in May
88June22° · 6.5 h

In June, Gympie is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in June
93July22° · 7.2 h

In July, Gympie is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in July
98August24° · 8.4 h

In August, Gympie is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in August
99September27° · 8.7 h

In September, Gympie is warm: 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 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in September
83October28° · 8.6 h

In October, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in October
74November30° · 9.0 h

In November, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in November
60December31° · 8.4 h

In December, Gympie is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 99 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Gympie.

Gympie in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Gympie

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (9°), 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) from March to April and from October to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 91 days a year, mostly from December to March.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 15°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5631°20°8.3 h12114
FebruaryFeb5830°20°7.4 h12121
MarchMar6329°19°7.3 h1287
AprilApr8527°16°7.3 h851
MayMay8624°13°6.9 h855
JuneJun8822°10°6.5 h646
JulyJul9322°9°7.2 h531
AugustAug9824°9°8.4 h435
SeptemberSep9927°12°8.7 h427
OctoberOct8328°15°8.6 h769
NovemberNov7430°17°9.0 h970
DecemberDec6031°19°8.4 h1099

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

Sunshine hours in Gympie

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,860 hours
Sunniest month
Nov · 9.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 6.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.6 hDaylight 12.7 hShare of daylight 68 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Gympie, 68 % 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

Rain in Gympie: 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.

Per year
805 mm on 96 days
Wettest month
Feb · 121 mm
Driest month
Sep · 27 mm
OctoberRainy days 7Rainfall 69 mm

In October, Gympie has about 7 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Gympie

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, 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 20 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Gympie

How breezy and how cloudy Gympie 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.

Year average
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Gympie typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
45 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Aug · 30 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 56 %
OctoberCloud cover 43 %Sunshine 8.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Gympie: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Gympie

How often the day gets hot in Gympie (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
93 days
Hottest month
Jan · 31 °C
Hot months
Dec – Jan

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 11Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Gympie has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Gympie

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Gympie 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.

Gympie has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    78

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    86

    Excellent

    • 24 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    83

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    58

    Fair

    • 31 °C by day
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 11 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 15 min
Distance
16,410 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.

Storm season

Gympie 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.

  1. January: Peak
  2. February: Peak
  3. March: Peak
  4. April: Season
  5. May
  6. June
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October
  11. November: Season
  12. 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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Gympie vs Sunshine Coast

In October Sunshine Coast has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 83). During the day Sunshine Coast is 2 °C cooler than Gympie.

Gympie vs Sunshine Coast, in October
in OctoberGympieSunshine Coast
Holiday weather score8389
Daytime high28°26°
Seano sea nearby23°
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days79
Best timeApr – SepJun – Nov

Through the year

OctoberGympie 28°Sunshine Coast 26°
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In October, Gympie ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Warwick26°94
  3. 3Gladstone29°23°94
  4. 4Yeppoon28°24°94
  5. 5Kingaroy27°92
  6. 6Hervey Bay26°23°91
  7. 7Sunshine Coast26°23°89
  8. 8Brisbane26°89
  9. 23GympieThis page28°83
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Frequently asked questions about Gympie

When is the best time to visit Gympie?

The best time to visit Gympie is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Gympie?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.

When does it rain most in Gympie?

The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is February with 121 mm. The driest month is September with 27 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Gympie get?

Gympie gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.0 hours a day; in June there are 6.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Gympie in?

Gympie is on UTC+10 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Gympie?

A nonstop flight from London to Gympie takes about 20 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,410 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

When is cyclone season in Gympie?

Gympie 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 Gympie?

Gympie has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 86, summer holidays 96, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 58.