AI-generatedKarumba at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- Nov · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 30.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,990 h
- Rain a year
- 941 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Karumba
Karumba has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year, Karumba is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Karumba
The best time to visit Karumba is from April to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to November. In April and from October to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 260 mm.
Karumba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Karumba in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Excellent
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Karumba in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Good
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr, Oct – Dec
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Karumba for you.
Your best months: May – June, 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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:0818:36
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:55–06:37 · evening 18:07–18:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:55 · evening 18:50–18:58
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 Karumba compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 32° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The sea warms from 27° to 29°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 25° |
| Sea | 27° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Karumba in October?
In October, Karumba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 28 min06:08 – 18:36
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %69 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Karumba
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Karumba: score 98 against 89. In May, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 28.1° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 9.9 hbetter | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 12 mm | 10 mm |
| Muggy days | 22 | 6better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Karumba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January32° · Sea 31° · 6.1 h
In January, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in January66February32° · Sea 31° · 6.1 h
In February, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 234 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in February73March33° · Sea 30° · 7.0 h
In March, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 156 mm. On about 28 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 Karumba.
Karumba in March87April33° · Sea 29° · 8.2 h
In April, Karumba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in April98May31° · Sea 25° · 8.4 h
In May, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in May91June29° · Sea 22° · 8.2 h
In June, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in June87July28° · Sea 21° · 8.3 h
In July, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in July93August29° · Sea 22° · 9.0 h
In August, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in August97September32° · Sea 25° · 9.6 h
In September, Karumba is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in September89October33° · Sea 28° · 9.9 h
In October, Karumba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in October80November33° · Sea 30° · 9.3 h
In November, Karumba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Karumba.
Karumba in November70December33° · Sea 31° · 8.1 h
In December, Karumba is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 164 mm. On about 29 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 Karumba.
Karumba 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 Karumba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (17°), the warmest in December (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from September to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 210 days a year, mostly from October to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 32° | 26° | 30.8° | 6.1 h | 21 | 260 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 32° | 26° | 30.7° | 6.1 h | 19 | 234 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 33° | 26° | 30.4° | 7.0 h | 13 | 156 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 33° | 24° | 28.9° | 8.2 h | 4 | 31 |
| MayMay | 98 | 31° | 21° | 25.4° | 8.4 h | 1 | 10 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 29° | 18° | 22.3° | 8.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 28° | 17° | 21.1° | 8.3 h | 1 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 93 | 29° | 18° | 22.0° | 9.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 32° | 21° | 25.0° | 9.6 h | 0 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 33° | 24° | 28.1° | 9.9 h | 2 | 12 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 33° | 26° | 29.8° | 9.3 h | 9 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 33° | 27° | 30.8° | 8.1 h | 16 | 164 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Karumba
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.2 – 29.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Karumba ranges from 21.1 °C in July to 30.8 °C in January. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in January, while the air already peaks in November. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 30.3 and 31.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30.8° | 30.3° | 31.3° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 30.7° | 30.1° | 31.2° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 30.4° | 29.7° | 31.1° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 25.4° | 24.2° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 20.7° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.1° | 20.0° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.0° | 21.0° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 25.0° | 23.7° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 28.1° | 27.2° | 29.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.3° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 30.8° | 30.3° | 31.3° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Karumba
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 9.9 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Karumba, 79 % 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 Karumba: 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, Karumba has about 2 rainy days with 12 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Karumba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Karumba
How breezy and how cloudy Karumba 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 Karumba typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Nov.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 24 % of the sky over Karumba: mostly sunny, with about 9.9 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 Karumba
How often the day gets hot in Karumba (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, it is hot in Karumba every day, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Karumba
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Karumba 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.
Karumba has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h 30 min
- Distance
- 14,940 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
Karumba 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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Karumba compared
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Karumba vs Cloncurry
In October Karumba has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs 49). During the day Cloncurry is 4 °C warmer than Karumba.
| in October | Karumba | Cloncurry |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 37° |
| Sea | 28° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Apr – Oct | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Karumba ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cooktown30°26°99
- 2Bowen29°25°99
- 3Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)30°25°99
- 4Port Douglas31°26°98
- 5Kuranda29°26°97
- 6Thursday Island31°27°97
- 7Cairns30°26°96
- 8Yeppoon28°24°94
- 11KarumbaThis page33°28°89
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Frequently asked questions about Karumba
When is the best time to visit Karumba?
The best time to visit Karumba is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Karumba?
The sea temperature in Karumba ranges from 21.1 °C in July to 30.8 °C in January. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Karumba in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Karumba?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Karumba?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 260 mm. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Karumba get?
Karumba gets around 2,990 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.9 hours a day; in January there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Karumba in?
Karumba is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Karumba?
A nonstop flight from London to Karumba takes about 18 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 14,940 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Karumba?
Karumba 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 Karumba?
Karumba has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 97, summer holidays 91, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 68.