AI-generatedMullumbimby at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,030 h
- Rain a year
- 1,181 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby 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 3,030 hours of sunshine a year, Mullumbimby is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mullumbimby
The best time to visit Mullumbimby is from May to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to November. Rain is frequent from December to April; the wettest month is March with 155 mm.
Mullumbimby through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mullumbimby in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Mullumbimby in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Mullumbimby in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–27 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Mullumbimby in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
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: May – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:1018:53
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 05:55–06:41 · evening 18:22–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:55 · 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 Mullumbimby 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 days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 16° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Mullumbimby in October?
In October, Mullumbimby is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. 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 Mullumbimby.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 44 min06:10 – 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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %56 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Mullumbimby
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 Mullumbimby: score 93 against 87. In September, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.1 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 45 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mullumbimby month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January29° · 9.5 h
In January, Mullumbimby is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. 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 9 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 Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in January68February28° · 8.4 h
In February, Mullumbimby is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in February67March27° · 7.8 h
In March, Mullumbimby is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 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 Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in March76April25° · 7.6 h
In April, Mullumbimby is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. 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 a good month for a holiday in Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in April78May23° · 7.0 h
In May, Mullumbimby is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. 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 Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in May81June21° · 6.4 h
In June, Mullumbimby is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in June88July21° · 7.5 h
In July, Mullumbimby is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in July92August22° · 8.5 h
In August, Mullumbimby is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in August93September24° · 9.1 h
In September, Mullumbimby is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in September87October26° · 9.1 h
In October, Mullumbimby is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. 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 Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in October84November27° · 9.6 h
In November, Mullumbimby is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.6 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 Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in November73December28° · 9.2 h
In December, Mullumbimby is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. 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 8 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 Mullumbimby.
Mullumbimby in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mullumbimby
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 (9°), the warmest in January (20°). 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 102 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 | 64 | 29° | 20° | 9.5 h | 14 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 28° | 20° | 8.4 h | 14 | 142 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 27° | 19° | 7.8 h | 16 | 155 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 25° | 16° | 7.6 h | 13 | 88 |
| MayMay | 78 | 23° | 13° | 7.0 h | 11 | 95 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 11° | 6.4 h | 9 | 95 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 21° | 9° | 7.5 h | 7 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 92 | 22° | 9° | 8.5 h | 7 | 58 |
| SeptemberSep | 93 | 24° | 12° | 9.1 h | 7 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 26° | 15° | 9.1 h | 10 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 27° | 17° | 9.6 h | 12 | 110 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 28° | 19° | 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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Sunshine hours in Mullumbimby
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 Mullumbimby, 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 in Mullumbimby: 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, Mullumbimby has about 10 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Mullumbimby
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 and clouds in Mullumbimby
How breezy and how cloudy Mullumbimby 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 Mullumbimby 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 45 % of the sky over Mullumbimby: 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 and humidity in Mullumbimby
How often the day gets hot in Mullumbimby (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, Mullumbimby has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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 Mullumbimby
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Mullumbimby 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.
Mullumbimby has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
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
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 16,670 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.
Storm season
Mullumbimby 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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Mullumbimby vs Byron Bay
In October the holiday weather in Mullumbimby and Byron Bay is about equally good (score 87 vs 87). During the day Byron Bay is 1 °C cooler than Mullumbimby.
| in October | Mullumbimby | Byron Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 87 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 22° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Nov | Sep – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Mullumbimby
When is the best time to visit Mullumbimby?
The best time to visit Mullumbimby is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mullumbimby?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 21 °C.
When does it rain most in Mullumbimby?
Rain is frequent from December to April; the wettest month is March with 155 mm. The driest month is September with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mullumbimby get?
Mullumbimby gets around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Mullumbimby in?
Mullumbimby is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mullumbimby?
A nonstop flight from London to Mullumbimby takes about 20 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,670 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Mullumbimby?
Mullumbimby 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 Mullumbimby?
Mullumbimby has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 79, summer holidays 91, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 69.