AI-generatedParkes at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 595 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 335 m
Climate in Parkes
Parkes has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Parkes is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Parkes
The best time to visit Parkes is from March to May and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from August to October. In January it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is November with 65 mm of precipitation.
Parkes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Parkes in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–28 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Parkes in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 31–34 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Parkes in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Parkes in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.0 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
Apr – Jun, Aug – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April, September – October
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: March – May, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:2719:19
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 06:12–07:00 · evening 18:46–19:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:12 · evening 19:34–19:44
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 Parkes compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 22° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Parkes in October?
In October, Parkes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Parkes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 51 min06:27 – 19:19
- 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
- 40 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
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
Compare two months in Parkes
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Parkes (score 91 and 94). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 hbetter | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 41 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Parkes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
48January34° · 9.9 h
In January, Parkes is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in January60February32° · 8.9 h
In February, Parkes is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in February80March29° · 8.0 h
In March, Parkes is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in March94April24° · 7.2 h
In April, Parkes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in April87May19° · 5.7 h
In May, Parkes is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in May68June15° · 4.7 h
In June, Parkes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in June64July15° · 4.7 h
In July, Parkes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in July77August16° · 5.7 h
In August, Parkes is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in August90September20° · 7.5 h
In September, Parkes is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in September91October24° · 8.2 h
In October, Parkes is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in October85November28° · 9.0 h
In November, Parkes is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 65 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes in November67December31° · 10.3 h
In December, Parkes is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. 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, December is a good month for a holiday in Parkes.
Parkes 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 Parkes
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (3°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to September, 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 | 48 | 34° | 18° | 9.9 h | 6 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 | 32° | 18° | 8.9 h | 6 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 80 | 29° | 14° | 8.0 h | 6 | 54 |
| AprilApr | 94 | 24° | 10° | 7.2 h | 4 | 41 |
| MayMay | 87 | 19° | 6° | 5.7 h | 5 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 15° | 4° | 4.7 h | 8 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 15° | 3° | 4.7 h | 8 | 47 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 16° | 3° | 5.7 h | 7 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 20° | 5° | 7.5 h | 7 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 91 | 24° | 9° | 8.2 h | 7 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 28° | 12° | 9.0 h | 8 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 67 | 31° | 15° | 10.3 h | 6 | 57 |
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
33.14° S, 148.18° E · 335 m · Australia/Sydney
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Parkes
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 8.2 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Parkes, 64 % 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 Parkes: 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, Parkes has about 7 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Parkes
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 11).
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 35 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 Parkes
How breezy and how cloudy Parkes 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 Parkes 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 40 % of the sky over Parkes: mostly sunny, with about 8.2 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Parkes
How often the day gets hot in Parkes (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, Parkes has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Parkes
Weather for your travel dates
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Parkes 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.
Parkes has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 91
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 10.1 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 40 min
- Distance
- 16,770 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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Parkes vs Forbes
In October the holiday weather in Parkes and Forbes is about equally good (score 91 vs 92). During the day Forbes is 1 °C warmer than Parkes.
| in October | Parkes | Forbes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 91 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Sep – Nov | Apr – May, Aug – Nov |
Through the year
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Australia in October: the best places
In October, Parkes ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Parkes
When is the best time to visit Parkes?
The best time to visit Parkes is from March to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Parkes?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Parkes?
The wettest month is November with 65 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Parkes get?
Parkes gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.3 hours a day; in June there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Parkes in?
Parkes is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Parkes?
A nonstop flight from London to Parkes takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,770 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Parkes?
Parkes has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 83, summer holidays 72, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 58.