AI-generatedLithgow at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – May
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,420 h
- Rain a year
- 654 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 916 m
Climate in Lithgow
Lithgow has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year, Lithgow is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lithgow
The best time to visit Lithgow is from September to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation.
Lithgow through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lithgow in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 16–23 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Lithgow in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Lithgow in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 15–23 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Lithgow in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: March – April, November
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 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:1919:11
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 06:04–06:52 · evening 18:38–19:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:54–06:04 · 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 Lithgow compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 8° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Lithgow in October?
In October, Lithgow is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 52 min06:19 – 19:11
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 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 %63 %
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 Lithgow
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Lithgow: score 88 against 83. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 41 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lithgow month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January27° · 7.4 h
In January, Lithgow is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in January80February25° · 7.0 h
In February, Lithgow is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in February82March23° · 6.7 h
In March, Lithgow is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in March88April19° · 6.5 h
In April, Lithgow is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in April75May15° · 5.8 h
In May, Lithgow is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in May50June12° · 4.4 h
In June, Lithgow is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in June51July11° · 5.2 h
In July, Lithgow is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in July63August13° · 6.7 h
In August, Lithgow is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in August85September16° · 7.4 h
In September, Lithgow is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in September83October20° · 7.3 h
In October, Lithgow is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in October81November23° · 7.4 h
In November, Lithgow is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow in November84December25° · 7.7 h
In December, Lithgow is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Lithgow.
Lithgow 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 Lithgow
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to October, 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 | 80 | 27° | 13° | 7.4 h | 11 | 68 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 25° | 13° | 7.0 h | 10 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 23° | 11° | 6.7 h | 9 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 19° | 7° | 6.5 h | 6 | 41 |
| MayMay | 75 | 15° | 4° | 5.8 h | 6 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 12° | 3° | 4.4 h | 7 | 43 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 11° | 1° | 5.2 h | 6 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 13° | 2° | 6.7 h | 7 | 47 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 16° | 4° | 7.4 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 20° | 7° | 7.3 h | 9 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 23° | 9° | 7.4 h | 10 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 84 | 25° | 12° | 7.7 h | 9 | 71 |
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
Sunshine hours in Lithgow
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 Lithgow, 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
Rain in Lithgow: 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, Lithgow has about 9 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lithgow
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Lithgow
How breezy and how cloudy Lithgow 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 Lithgow typically peaks at 19 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 Lithgow: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Lithgow
How often the day gets hot in Lithgow (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, Lithgow has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °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 Lithgow
Weather for your travel dates
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Lithgow 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.
Lithgow has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 59).
- 86
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 83
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 55 min
- Distance
- 16,920 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.
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Lithgow vs Katoomba
In October the holiday weather in Lithgow and Katoomba is about equally good (score 83 vs 82). During the day Katoomba is 1 °C cooler than Lithgow.
| in October | Lithgow | Katoomba |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 83 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Sep – May | Sep – May |
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Frequently asked questions about Lithgow
When is the best time to visit Lithgow?
The best time to visit Lithgow 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 Lithgow?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Lithgow?
The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lithgow get?
Lithgow gets around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.7 hours a day; in June there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Lithgow in?
Lithgow is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lithgow?
A nonstop flight from London to Lithgow takes about 20 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,920 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Lithgow?
Lithgow has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 70, summer holidays 59, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 82.