AI-generatedLongreach at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Dec · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 339 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 192 m
Climate in Longreach
Longreach has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. December is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while June is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Longreach is very sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Longreach
The best time to visit Longreach is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. From October to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. The wettest month is January with 66 mm of precipitation.
Longreach through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Longreach in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 31–37 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Longreach in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 36–38 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Longreach in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 28–35 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Longreach in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Oct – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:5118:27
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 05:37–06:21 · evening 17:57–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:37 · evening 18:41–18:50
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 Longreach compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 33° at the start of the month to 36° at the end. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 36° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 20° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Longreach in October?
In October, Longreach is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Longreach.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min05:51 – 18:27
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 20 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Compare two months in Longreach
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Longreach: score 98 against 50. In August, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 9.5 hbetter | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 16 mm | 9 mm |
| Muggy days | 1 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Longreach month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
44January37° · 8.8 h
In January, Longreach is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 66 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in January46February36° · 8.4 h
In February, Longreach is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in February48March35° · 8.3 h
In March, Longreach is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 47 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in March61April32° · 8.2 h
In April, Longreach is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in April91May28° · 7.5 h
In May, Longreach is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in May94June24° · 7.1 h
In June, Longreach is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in June95July25° · 7.5 h
In July, Longreach is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in July98August27° · 8.4 h
In August, Longreach is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in August70September31° · 9.0 h
In September, Longreach is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in September50October35° · 9.5 h
In October, Longreach is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in October49November37° · 9.2 h
In November, Longreach is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in November47December38° · 9.5 h
In December, Longreach is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 50 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Longreach.
Longreach in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Longreach
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°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in January (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October.
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 | 44 | 37° | 24° | 8.8 h | 7 | 66 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 36° | 23° | 8.4 h | 5 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 35° | 21° | 8.3 h | 3 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 32° | 17° | 8.2 h | 2 | 18 |
| MayMay | 91 | 28° | 13° | 7.5 h | 2 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 24° | 9° | 7.1 h | 2 | 14 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 25° | 8° | 7.5 h | 2 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 27° | 9° | 8.4 h | 1 | 9 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 31° | 14° | 9.0 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 18° | 9.5 h | 2 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 37° | 21° | 9.2 h | 4 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 38° | 23° | 9.5 h | 5 | 50 |
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 Longreach
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 9.5 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Longreach, 75 % 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 Longreach: 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, Longreach has about 2 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Longreach
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
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 and clouds in Longreach
How breezy and how cloudy Longreach 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 Longreach typically peaks at 22 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 20 % of the sky over Longreach: mostly clear, with about 9.5 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 Longreach
How often the day gets hot in Longreach (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, Longreach has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Longreach
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Longreach 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.
Longreach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 46
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 19 h 25 min
- Distance
- 15,680 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.
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Longreach compared
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Longreach vs Winton
In October the holiday weather in Longreach and Winton is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Winton is 1 °C warmer than Longreach.
| in October | Longreach | Winton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Longreach ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Longreach
When is the best time to visit Longreach?
The best time to visit Longreach is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Longreach?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 23 °C. June is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Longreach?
The wettest month is January with 66 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Longreach get?
Longreach gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 7.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Longreach in?
Longreach is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Longreach?
A nonstop flight from London to Longreach takes about 19 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,680 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Longreach?
Longreach has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 46). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 92, summer holidays 97, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 46.