AI-generatedLismore at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,050 h
- Rain a year
- 1,114 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Lismore
Lismore has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 21 °C. With around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year, Lismore is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lismore
The best time to visit Lismore is from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. Rain is frequent from January to April; the wettest month is March with 145 mm.
Lismore through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lismore in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Lismore in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Lismore in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Lismore in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: June – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:1018:55
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 05:56–06:42 · evening 18:23–19:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:56 · evening 19:09–19:19
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 Lismore compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 27° at the start of the month to 28° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 14° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Lismore in October?
In October, Lismore is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lismore.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min06:10 – 18:55
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lismore
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Lismore: score 93 against 86. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.1 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 44 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lismore month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January30° · 9.6 h
In January, Lismore is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 136 mm. On about 15 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 Lismore.
Lismore in January60February30° · 8.6 h
In February, Lismore is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 140 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, February is a good month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in February62March28° · 7.9 h
In March, Lismore is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 145 mm. On about 8 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 Lismore.
Lismore in March76April26° · 7.6 h
In April, Lismore is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in April77May23° · 7.0 h
In May, Lismore is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in May79June21° · 6.5 h
In June, Lismore is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in June87July21° · 7.5 h
In July, Lismore is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in July91August23° · 8.4 h
In August, Lismore is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in August93September26° · 9.1 h
In September, Lismore is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in September86October27° · 9.1 h
In October, Lismore is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in October72November29° · 9.6 h
In November, Lismore is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Lismore.
Lismore in November64December30° · 9.3 h
In December, Lismore is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 101 mm in total. On about 14 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 Lismore.
Lismore in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in January: 30°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lismore
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°
- 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 (7°), the warmest in January (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from July 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 | 54 | 30° | 19° | 9.6 h | 14 | 136 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 30° | 19° | 8.6 h | 13 | 140 |
| MarchMar | 62 | 28° | 18° | 7.9 h | 16 | 145 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 26° | 14° | 7.6 h | 13 | 85 |
| MayMay | 77 | 23° | 11° | 7.0 h | 12 | 90 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 21° | 8° | 6.5 h | 10 | 90 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 21° | 7° | 7.5 h | 8 | 52 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 23° | 7° | 8.4 h | 7 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 26° | 10° | 9.1 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 27° | 13° | 9.1 h | 10 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 29° | 16° | 9.6 h | 11 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 30° | 18° | 9.3 h | 12 | 101 |
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
28.81° S, 153.28° E · 11 m · Australia/Sydney
Sunshine3,050 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Lismore
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 Lismore, 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.
Rain1,114 mm a year, most in March
Rain in Lismore: 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, Lismore has about 10 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 12 in December
UV index in Lismore
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 & cloudsWindiest in October: 21 km/h
Wind and clouds in Lismore
How breezy and how cloudy Lismore 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 Lismore typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Lismore: mostly sunny, 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 & humidity73 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Lismore
How often the day gets hot in Lismore (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, Lismore has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Lismore
Weather for your travel dates
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Lismore 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.
Lismore has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59).
- 72
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 13 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 35 min
- Distance
- 16,680 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
Lismore 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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In October the holiday weather in Lismore and Casino is about equally good (score 86 vs 87). During the day it is about as warm in Casino as in Lismore.
| in October | Lismore | Casino |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | May – Oct |
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In October, Lismore ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 14LismoreThis page27°86
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Frequently asked questions about Lismore
When is the best time to visit Lismore?
The best time to visit Lismore is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lismore?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. June is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Lismore?
Rain is frequent from January to April; the wettest month is March with 145 mm. The driest month is September with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lismore get?
Lismore gets around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Lismore in?
Lismore is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lismore?
A nonstop flight from London to Lismore takes about 20 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,680 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Lismore?
Lismore 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 Lismore?
Lismore has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 72, May half-term 77, summer holidays 90, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 59.