AI-generatedIpswich, Queensland at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,940 h
- Rain a year
- 672 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Ipswich, Queensland
Ipswich, Queensland has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while June is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Ipswich, Queensland is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ipswich, Queensland
The best time to visit Ipswich, Queensland is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. The wettest month is January with 94 mm of precipitation.
Ipswich, Queensland through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ipswich, Queensland in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 27–30 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Ipswich, Queensland in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 31–32 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Ipswich, Queensland in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–30 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Ipswich, Queensland in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 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
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Your best months: June – August
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 – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:1317:56
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 04:59–05:45 · evening 17:25–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:50–04:59 · evening 18:10–18:19
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 Ipswich, Queensland 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 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 15° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Ipswich, Queensland in October?
In October, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 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 Ipswich, Queensland.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min05:13 – 17:56
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %76 %
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
Compare two months in Ipswich, Queensland
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September has the better holiday weather in Ipswich, Queensland: score 100 against 80. In September, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 8.9 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ipswich, Queensland month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January32° · 8.5 h
In January, Ipswich, Queensland 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 is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. On about 22 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 Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in January57February31° · 7.7 h
In February, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 17 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 Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in February65March30° · 7.4 h
In March, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 87 mm. On about 14 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 Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in March90April28° · 7.7 h
In April, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in April93May25° · 7.2 h
In May, Ipswich, Queensland is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 47 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in May92June22° · 6.8 h
In June, Ipswich, Queensland is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in June95July22° · 7.6 h
In July, Ipswich, Queensland is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in July99August24° · 8.6 h
In August, Ipswich, Queensland is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in August100September27° · 8.9 h
In September, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in September80October29° · 8.6 h
In October, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 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 Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in October68November30° · 9.0 h
In November, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 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 Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in November57December31° · 8.7 h
In December, Ipswich, Queensland is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Ipswich, Queensland.
Ipswich, Queensland in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ipswich, Queensland
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°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
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 from November to December. 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 85 days a year, mostly from December to March.
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 | 51 | 32° | 20° | 8.5 h | 10 | 94 |
| FebruaryFeb | 57 | 31° | 19° | 7.7 h | 8 | 87 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 30° | 18° | 7.4 h | 8 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 28° | 14° | 7.7 h | 4 | 29 |
| MayMay | 93 | 25° | 10° | 7.2 h | 5 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 22° | 7° | 6.8 h | 4 | 36 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 22° | 5° | 7.6 h | 3 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 24° | 5° | 8.6 h | 4 | 29 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 27° | 9° | 8.9 h | 4 | 27 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 29° | 13° | 8.6 h | 7 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 68 | 30° | 16° | 9.0 h | 9 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 31° | 18° | 8.7 h | 10 | 78 |
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 Ipswich, Queensland
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 8.6 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Ipswich, Queensland, 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 in Ipswich, Queensland: 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, Ipswich, Queensland has about 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ipswich, Queensland
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 12).
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 and clouds in Ipswich, Queensland
How breezy and how cloudy Ipswich, Queensland 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 Ipswich, Queensland 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 42 % of the sky over Ipswich, Queensland: 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 and humidity in Ipswich, Queensland
How often the day gets hot in Ipswich, Queensland (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, Ipswich, Queensland has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °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 Ipswich, Queensland
Weather for your travel dates
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Ipswich, Queensland 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.
Ipswich, Queensland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 54
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 25 min
- Distance
- 16,550 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.
Storm season
Ipswich, Queensland 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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Ipswich, Queensland compared
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Ipswich vs Brisbane
In October Brisbane has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 80). During the day Brisbane is 3 °C cooler than Ipswich.
| in October | Ipswich | Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Ipswich, Queensland ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Ipswich, Queensland
When is the best time to visit Ipswich, Queensland?
The best time to visit Ipswich, Queensland 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 Ipswich, Queensland?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 20 °C. June is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Ipswich, Queensland?
The wettest month is January with 94 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ipswich, Queensland get?
Ipswich, Queensland gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.0 hours a day; in June there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Ipswich, Queensland in?
Ipswich, Queensland is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Ipswich, Queensland?
A nonstop flight from London to Ipswich, Queensland takes about 20 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Ipswich, Queensland?
Ipswich, Queensland 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 Ipswich, Queensland?
Ipswich, Queensland has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 93, summer holidays 98, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 54.