AI-generatedLennox Head at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 1,181 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Lennox Head
Lennox Head has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Lennox Head is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lennox Head
The best time to visit Lennox Head is from September to April. In January, February and March, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to November. The wettest month is March with 155 mm of precipitation.
Lennox Head through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lennox Head in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Lennox Head in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Lennox Head in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Lennox Head in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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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 – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:0918:53
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 05:54–06:41 · evening 18:22–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:45–05:54 · evening 19:08–19:17
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 Lennox Head 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 26° at the end. The sea warms from 22° to 23°. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 16° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Lennox Head in October?
In October, Lennox Head is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min06:09 – 18:53
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %74 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %56 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lennox Head
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October and November bring similar holiday weather to Lennox Head (score 85 and 87). In November, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 17° |
| Sea | 22.2° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.5 h |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 86 mmbetter | 110 mm |
| Muggy days | 3better | 9 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lennox Head month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January29° · Sea 26° · 9.5 h
In January, Lennox Head is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 144 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in January84February28° · Sea 26° · 8.4 h
In February, Lennox Head is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 142 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in February79March27° · Sea 26° · 7.9 h
In March, Lennox Head is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 155 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in March82April25° · Sea 25° · 7.6 h
In April, Lennox Head is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in April70May23° · Sea 24° · 7.0 h
In May, Lennox Head is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in May53June21° · Sea 22° · 6.5 h
In June, Lennox Head is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in June54July21° · Sea 21° · 7.6 h
In July, Lennox Head is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in July63August22° · Sea 21° · 8.5 h
In August, Lennox Head is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in August79September24° · Sea 21° · 9.1 h
In September, Lennox Head is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in September85October25° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h
In October, Lennox Head is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in October87November27° · Sea 23° · 9.5 h
In November, Lennox Head is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head in November87December28° · Sea 25° · 9.2 h
In December, Lennox Head is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Lennox Head.
Lennox Head 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 Lennox Head
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 (10°), the warmest in January (21°). 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 98 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 29° | 21° | 25.9° | 9.5 h | 14 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 28° | 21° | 26.4° | 8.4 h | 14 | 142 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 27° | 19° | 26.2° | 7.9 h | 16 | 155 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 25° | 17° | 25.3° | 7.6 h | 13 | 88 |
| MayMay | 70 | 23° | 13° | 23.7° | 7.0 h | 11 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 21° | 11° | 22.2° | 6.5 h | 9 | 95 |
| JulyJul | 54 | 21° | 10° | 21.1° | 7.6 h | 7 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 22° | 10° | 20.7° | 8.5 h | 7 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 24° | 13° | 21.1° | 9.1 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 25° | 15° | 22.2° | 9.1 h | 10 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 27° | 17° | 23.3° | 9.5 h | 12 | 110 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 28° | 19° | 24.7° | 9.2 h | 13 | 108 |
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 Lennox Head
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.6 – 23.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lennox Head ranges from 20.7 °C in August to 26.4 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 25.8 and 27.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.9° | 25.3° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.4° | 25.8° | 27.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 25.3° | 24.8° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.7° | 23.1° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.5° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.1° | 20.8° | 21.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 20.7° | 20.1° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.1° | 20.4° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 22.2° | 21.6° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 23.3° | 22.6° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 24.7° | 24.0° | 25.4° | pleasant |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lennox Head
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 9.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Lennox Head, 72 % 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 Lennox Head: 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, Lennox Head has about 10 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lennox Head
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Lennox Head
How breezy and how cloudy Lennox Head 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 Lennox Head typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Lennox Head: variable cloud, with about 9.1 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 Lennox Head
How often the day gets hot in Lennox Head (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, Lennox Head has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Lennox Head
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lennox Head 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.
Lennox Head has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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 35 min
- Distance
- 16,700 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.
Storm season
Lennox Head 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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Lennox Head vs Ballina
In October the holiday weather in Lennox Head and Ballina is about equally good (score 85 vs 85). During the day it is about as warm in Ballina as in Lennox Head. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Lennox Head | Ballina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 22° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Sep – Apr | Sep – Apr |
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- 18Lennox HeadThis page25°22°85
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Frequently asked questions about Lennox Head
When is the best time to visit Lennox Head?
The best time to visit Lennox Head is from September to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lennox Head?
The sea temperature in Lennox Head ranges from 20.7 °C in August to 26.4 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Lennox Head in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Lennox Head?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Lennox Head?
The wettest month is March with 155 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lennox Head get?
Lennox Head gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Lennox Head in?
Lennox Head is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lennox Head?
A nonstop flight from London to Lennox Head takes about 20 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,700 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Lennox Head?
Lennox Head 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 Lennox Head?
Lennox Head has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 67, summer holidays 60, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 86.