AI-generatedMission Beach at a glance
- Best time
- Aug – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,790 h
- Rain a year
- 2,334 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Mission Beach
Mission Beach has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year, Mission Beach is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mission Beach
The best time to visit Mission Beach is from August to December. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. The rainy season is from January to April; the wettest month is February with 410 mm.
Mission Beach through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mission Beach in the dry season
May – Dec
Excellent
- 24–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 117 rainy days in all
Mission Beach in the rainy season
Jan – Apr
Good
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 91 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
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: September – 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: August – December
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
05:4718:15
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 05:33–06:16 · evening 17:46–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:25–05:33 · evening 18:29–18:37
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 Mission Beach compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 28° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 27°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | 25° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Mission Beach in October?
In October, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 28 min05:47 – 18:15
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 23 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mission Beach
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October and September bring similar holiday weather to Mission Beach (score 89 and 89). In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in September. September has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 19° |
| Sea | 26.1° | 24.4° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h | 8.9 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 63 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 23 | 13better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mission Beach month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January31° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h
In January, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 365 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in January72February31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In February, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 410 mm. On about 17 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 Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in February73March30° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h
In March, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 387 mm. On about 13 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 Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in March73April28° · Sea 27° · 6.8 h
In April, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 244 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in April72May26° · Sea 26° · 6.7 h
In May, Mission Beach is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 151 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in May73June25° · Sea 24° · 6.6 h
In June, Mission Beach is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in June69July24° · Sea 23° · 7.0 h
In July, Mission Beach is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in July82August25° · Sea 23° · 8.0 h
In August, Mission Beach is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in August89September27° · Sea 24° · 8.9 h
In September, Mission Beach is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in September89October28° · Sea 26° · 9.2 h
In October, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in October84November30° · Sea 28° · 9.0 h
In November, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 118 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in November78December31° · Sea 29° · 8.4 h
In December, Mission Beach is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 241 mm. On about 19 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 Mission Beach.
Mission Beach in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in January: 31°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mission Beach
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 23 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (17°), the warmest in January (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 259 days a year, mostly from October to May.
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 | 75 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 7.4 h | 23 | 365 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 6.7 h | 22 | 410 |
| MarchMar | 73 | 30° | 24° | 28.6° | 6.9 h | 23 | 387 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 28° | 22° | 27.4° | 6.8 h | 22 | 244 |
| MayMay | 72 | 26° | 20° | 25.6° | 6.7 h | 19 | 151 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 25° | 18° | 23.9° | 6.6 h | 15 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 24° | 17° | 22.9° | 7.0 h | 14 | 96 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 25° | 17° | 23.1° | 8.0 h | 12 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 27° | 19° | 24.4° | 8.9 h | 11 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 28° | 21° | 26.1° | 9.2 h | 12 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 30° | 23° | 27.5° | 9.0 h | 15 | 118 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 31° | 24° | 28.6° | 8.4 h | 19 | 241 |
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
17.87° S, 146.10° E · 23 m · Australia/Brisbane
Sea temperatureUp to 29° in January
Sea temperature in Mission Beach
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.4 – 26.9 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mission Beach ranges from 22.9 °C in July to 29.2 °C in January. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 28.5 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.2° | 28.4° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.4° | 26.6° | 28.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 25.6° | 24.7° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 23.9° | 23.0° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 22.9° | 22.1° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.1° | 22.3° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.4° | 23.7° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.1° | 25.4° | 26.9° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.5° | warm |
Sunshine2,790 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Mission Beach
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 9.2 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Mission Beach, 74 % 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.
Rain2,334 mm a year, most in February
Rain in Mission Beach: 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, Mission Beach has about 12 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 13 in November
UV index in Mission Beach
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).
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 & cloudsWindiest in April: 14 km/h
Wind and clouds in Mission Beach
How breezy and how cloudy Mission Beach 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 Mission Beach typically peaks at 13 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 49 % of the sky over Mission Beach: variable cloud, with about 9.2 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 & humidity91 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Mission Beach
How often the day gets hot in Mission Beach (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, Mission Beach has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Mission Beach
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mission Beach 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.
Mission Beach has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 72).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 89
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 21 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 18 h 55 min
- Distance
- 15,270 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.
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
Mission Beach 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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Mission Beach vs Tully
In October the holiday weather in Mission Beach and Tully is about equally good (score 89 vs 90). During the day Tully is 1 °C warmer than Mission Beach.
| in October | Mission Beach | Tully |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 89 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Aug – Dec | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Mission Beach ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Kuranda29°26°97
- 6Thursday Island31°27°97
- 7Cairns30°26°96
- 8Yeppoon28°24°94
- 13Mission BeachThis page28°26°89
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Frequently asked questions about Mission Beach
When is the best time to visit Mission Beach?
The best time to visit Mission Beach is from August to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mission Beach?
The sea temperature in Mission Beach ranges from 22.9 °C in July to 29.2 °C in January. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Mission Beach in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Mission Beach?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Mission Beach?
The rainy season is from January to April; the wettest month is February with 410 mm. The driest month is September with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mission Beach get?
Mission Beach gets around 2,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.2 hours a day; in June there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Mission Beach in?
Mission Beach is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mission Beach?
A nonstop flight from London to Mission Beach takes about 18 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,270 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Mission Beach?
Mission Beach 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 Mission Beach?
Mission Beach has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during May half-term (score 72). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 72, summer holidays 77, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 77.