AI-generatedKatoomba at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – May
- Warmest month
- Jan · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 813 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 991 m
Climate in Katoomba
Katoomba has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while July is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Katoomba is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Katoomba
The best time to visit Katoomba is from September to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April, from September to October and in December. The wettest month is February with 100 mm of precipitation.
Katoomba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Katoomba in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–21 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Katoomba in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Katoomba in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 15–21 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Katoomba in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 23 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 – Oct, Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: February, November – December
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: September – May
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:1819:11
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:03–06:51 · evening 18:37–19:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:03 · evening 19:26–19:36
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 Katoomba compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 17° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Katoomba in October?
In October, Katoomba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Katoomba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 52 min06:18 – 19:11
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 51 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %58 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Katoomba
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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Katoomba (score 82 and 84). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 51 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Katoomba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January25° · 7.3 h
In January, Katoomba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in January74February23° · 7.0 h
In February, Katoomba is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in February75March21° · 6.7 h
In March, Katoomba is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in March84April18° · 6.5 h
In April, Katoomba is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 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 Katoomba.
Katoomba in April70May15° · 5.7 h
In May, Katoomba is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in May45June11° · 4.3 h
In June, Katoomba is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in June47July11° · 5.2 h
In July, Katoomba is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in July59August13° · 6.6 h
In August, Katoomba is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in August80September16° · 7.3 h
In September, Katoomba is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in September82October19° · 7.3 h
In October, Katoomba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in October77November21° · 7.4 h
In November, Katoomba is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in November79December23° · 7.6 h
In December, Katoomba is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Katoomba.
Katoomba in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Katoomba
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to September, 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 | 73 | 25° | 14° | 7.3 h | 14 | 94 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 23° | 14° | 7.0 h | 13 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 21° | 12° | 6.7 h | 12 | 91 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 18° | 9° | 6.5 h | 8 | 51 |
| MayMay | 70 | 15° | 7° | 5.7 h | 6 | 39 |
| JuneJun | 45 | 11° | 5° | 4.3 h | 8 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 11° | 3° | 5.2 h | 7 | 41 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 13° | 4° | 6.6 h | 8 | 51 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 16° | 6° | 7.3 h | 8 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 82 | 19° | 8° | 7.3 h | 10 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 21° | 10° | 7.4 h | 12 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 23° | 12° | 7.6 h | 12 | 90 |
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 Katoomba
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 7.3 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Katoomba, 57 % 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 Katoomba: 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, Katoomba has about 10 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Katoomba
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 12).
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 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 Katoomba
How breezy and how cloudy Katoomba 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 Katoomba typically peaks at 17 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 51 % of the sky over Katoomba: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 Katoomba
How often the day gets hot in Katoomba (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, Katoomba has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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 Katoomba
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Katoomba 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.
Katoomba has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 82
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 55 min
- Distance
- 16,950 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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Katoomba vs Bathurst
In October Bathurst has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs 82). During the day Bathurst is 3 °C warmer than Katoomba. Bathurst gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Katoomba | Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 82 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 |
| Best time | Sep – May | Feb – May, Sep – Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about Katoomba
When is the best time to visit Katoomba?
The best time to visit Katoomba is from September to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Katoomba?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. July is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Katoomba?
The wettest month is February with 100 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Katoomba get?
Katoomba gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.6 hours a day; in June there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Katoomba in?
Katoomba is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Katoomba?
A nonstop flight from London to Katoomba takes about 20 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,950 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Katoomba?
Katoomba has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 65, summer holidays 55, October half-term 82, Christmas holidays 76.