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Narrabri weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Narrabri at a glance

Best time
Apr – Oct
Warmest month
Jan · 34°
Sunshine a year
2,880 h
Rain a year
571 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+11 / UTC+10
Elevation
214 m

Climate in Narrabri

Narrabri has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year, Narrabri is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Narrabri

The best time to visit Narrabri is from April to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. In January it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is November with 64 mm of precipitation.

Narrabri through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Narrabri in spring

Sep – Nov

86

Excellent

  • 24–30 °C by day
  • 8.6 h of sun a day
  • 17 rainy days in all

Narrabri in summer

Dec – Feb

51

Fair

  • 33–34 °C by day
  • 9.3 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Narrabri in autumn

Mar – May

85

Excellent

  • 22–31 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Narrabri in winter

Jun – Aug

90

Excellent

  • 18–20 °C by day
  • 6.3 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jan

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Narrabri for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, August – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

91

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – October

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 27°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

06:2319:10

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 06:08–06:55 · evening 18:38–19:25
Blue hour
Morning 05:59–06:08 · evening 19:25–19:34

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 Narrabri compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 26° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°29°
Night-time low10°14°
Daylight12.4 h13.2 h

What is the weather like in Narrabri in October?

In October, Narrabri is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 47 min06:23 – 19:10
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
33 %on averageAll months
Hot days
9 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+11offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %

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

Compare two months in Narrabri

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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September has the better holiday weather in Narrabri: score 97 against 91. In September, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days.

October vs September, Narrabri
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score9197better
Daytime high28°24°
Night-time low12°8°
Sunshine8.6 h8.2 h
Rainy days64better
Rainfall54 mm40 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Narrabri month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

45January34° · 9.5 h

In January, Narrabri is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °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. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 63 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in January
53February33° · 8.5 h

In February, Narrabri is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in February
67March31° · 8.0 h

In March, Narrabri is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in March
95April27° · 7.6 h

In April, Narrabri is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in April
92May22° · 6.6 h

In May, Narrabri is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 34 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in May
86June19° · 5.8 h

In June, Narrabri is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in June
89July18° · 6.0 h

In July, Narrabri is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 37 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in July
94August20° · 7.1 h

In August, Narrabri is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in August
97September24° · 8.2 h

In September, Narrabri is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in September
91October28° · 8.6 h

In October, Narrabri is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in October
69November30° · 8.9 h

In November, Narrabri is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in November
54December33° · 9.8 h

In December, Narrabri is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 60 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Narrabri.

Narrabri in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Narrabri

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°
  • Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in January (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and from November to December. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 12°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4534°20°9.5 h663
FebruaryFeb5333°19°8.5 h652
MarchMar6731°17°8.0 h657
AprilApr9527°12°7.6 h330
MayMay9222°8°6.6 h434
JuneJun8619°5°5.8 h644
JulyJul8918°4°6.0 h537
AugustAug9420°5°7.1 h436
SeptemberSep9724°8°8.2 h440
OctoberOct9128°12°8.6 h654
NovemberNov6930°16°8.9 h764
DecemberDec5433°18°9.8 h760

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

30.32° S, 149.78° E · 214 m · Australia/Sydney

Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Narrabri

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,880 hours
Sunniest month
Dec · 9.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 5.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.6 hDaylight 12.8 hShare of daylight 67 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Narrabri, 67 % 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

Rain in Narrabri: 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.

Per year
571 mm on 63 days
Wettest month
Nov · 64 mm
Driest month
Apr · 30 mm
OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 54 mm

In October, Narrabri has about 6 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Narrabri

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 & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Narrabri

How breezy and how cloudy Narrabri 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.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 18 km/h
Calmest month
May · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Narrabri typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
35 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Sep · 28 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 41 %
OctoberCloud cover 33 %Sunshine 8.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Narrabri: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Narrabri

How often the day gets hot in Narrabri (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
121 days
Hottest month
Jan · 34 °C
Hot months
Nov – Mar

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 9Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Narrabri has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Narrabri

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Narrabri 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.

Narrabri has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    87

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    91

    Excellent

    • 22 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    92

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    91

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    50

    Fair

    • 33 °C by day
    • 9.7 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 20 h 30 min
Distance
16,630 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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Narrabri vs Wee Waa

In October the holiday weather in Narrabri and Wee Waa is about equally good (score 91 vs 90). During the day it is about as warm in Wee Waa as in Narrabri.

Narrabri vs Wee Waa, in October
in OctoberNarrabriWee Waa
Holiday weather score9190
Daytime high28°28°
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days66
Best timeApr – OctApr – Oct

Through the year

OctoberNarrabri 28°Wee Waa 28°
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In October, Narrabri ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Dubbo26°94
  2. 2Warwick26°94
  3. 3Gunnedah27°93
  4. 4Mudgee24°92
  5. 5NarrabriThis page28°91
  6. 6Coonabarabran25°91
  7. 7Tamworth25°91
  8. 8Parkes24°91
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Frequently asked questions about Narrabri

When is the best time to visit Narrabri?

The best time to visit Narrabri is from April to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Narrabri?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 20 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.

When does it rain most in Narrabri?

The wettest month is November with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 30 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Narrabri get?

Narrabri gets around 2,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 9.8 hours a day; in June there are 5.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Narrabri in?

Narrabri is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Narrabri?

A nonstop flight from London to Narrabri takes about 20 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,630 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Narrabri?

Narrabri has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 91, summer holidays 92, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 50.