AI-generatedPort Lincoln at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 20.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,560 h
- Rain a year
- 356 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 32 m
Climate in Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year, Port Lincoln is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:4519:39
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 06:29–07:19 · evening 19:06–19:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:29 · evening 19:55–20:05
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.
What is the weather like in Port Lincoln in October?
In October, Port Lincoln is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min06:45 – 19:39
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30Australia/Adelaide
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Port Lincoln
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.4 – 16.5 °C
Swimming season: Feb
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port Lincoln ranges from 14.3 °C in August to 20.3 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in February.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From June to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 19.6 and 21.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.7° | 18.9° | 20.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 20.3° | 19.6° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 19.8° | 19.0° | 20.5° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.3° | 17.5° | 19.1° | fresh |
| MayMay | 16.9° | 16.2° | 17.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.8° | 15.3° | 16.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.7° | 14.2° | 15.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.3° | 13.7° | 14.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.7° | 14.3° | 15.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 15.8° | 15.4° | 16.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 17.0° | 16.4° | 17.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.3° | 17.6° | 19.2° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Port Lincoln
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 7.8 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Port Lincoln, 60 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Port Lincoln
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 it, 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.
Rain in Port Lincoln: 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, Port Lincoln has about 6 rainy days with 29 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Port Lincoln
How breezy and how cloudy Port Lincoln 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 Port Lincoln typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Port Lincoln: variable cloud, with about 7.8 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 Port Lincoln
How often the day gets hot in Port Lincoln (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, Port Lincoln has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Port Lincoln
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (10°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April.
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 | 78 | 24° | 17° | 19.7° | 9.5 h | 3 | 19 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 24° | 17° | 20.3° | 8.9 h | 2 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 23° | 17° | 19.8° | 7.5 h | 3 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 21° | 15° | 18.3° | 6.3 h | 5 | 23 |
| MayMay | 24 | 18° | 13° | 16.9° | 5.0 h | 6 | 32 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 15° | 11° | 15.8° | 4.4 h | 9 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 15° | 10° | 14.7° | 4.8 h | 10 | 46 |
| AugustAug | 22 | 15° | 10° | 14.3° | 5.7 h | 9 | 45 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 17° | 11° | 14.7° | 6.8 h | 7 | 40 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 19° | 12° | 15.8° | 7.8 h | 6 | 29 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 21° | 14° | 17.0° | 8.8 h | 5 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 63 | 22° | 15° | 18.3° | 8.6 h | 4 | 20 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Port Lincoln
The best time to visit Port Lincoln is from January to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 20.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to June. The wettest month is June with 47 mm of precipitation.
Port Lincoln through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port Lincoln in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 17–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Port Lincoln in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Port Lincoln in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 18–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Port Lincoln in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Port Lincoln for you.
Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Port Lincoln
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Port Lincoln: score 79 against 34. In February, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in February. February has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 34 | 79better |
| Day high | 19° | 24° |
| Night low | 12° | 17° |
| Sea | 15.8° | 20.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 29 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Port Lincoln month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January24° · Sea 20° · 10 h
In January, Port Lincoln is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in January79February24° · Sea 20° · 9 h
In February, Port Lincoln is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in February66March23° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In March, Port Lincoln is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in March44April21° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In April, Port Lincoln is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in April24May18° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In May, Port Lincoln is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in May18June15° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In June, Port Lincoln is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in June18July15° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In July, Port Lincoln is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in July22August15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In August, Port Lincoln is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in August28September17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In September, Port Lincoln is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in September34October19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In October, Port Lincoln is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in October49November21° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In November, Port Lincoln is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
Port Lincoln in November63December22° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In December, Port Lincoln is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Port Lincoln.
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Port Lincoln vs. Adelaide
In October Adelaide has the better holiday weather (score 40 vs. 34). During the day Adelaide is 1 °C warmer than Port Lincoln. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Port Lincoln | Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 34 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Port Lincoln ranks 24 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4Adelaide20°16°94
- 5Toowoomba25°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7Brisbane25°89
- 8Sunshine Coast25°23°89
- 24Port LincolnThis page19°16°34
Planning a trip to Port Lincoln
Weather for your travel dates
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Port Lincoln 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.
Port Lincoln has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 21
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 19 h 55 min
- Distance
- 16,090 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about Port Lincoln
When is the best time to visit Port Lincoln?
The best time to visit Port Lincoln is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Port Lincoln?
The sea temperature in Port Lincoln ranges from 14.3 °C in August to 20.3 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) in February.
Can you swim in Port Lincoln in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.8 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible in February.
What is the warmest month in Port Lincoln?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Port Lincoln?
The wettest month is June with 47 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 15 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Lincoln get?
Port Lincoln gets around 2,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Port Lincoln in?
Port Lincoln uses the time zone Australia/Adelaide: UTC+10:30 in January and UTC+9:30 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Port Lincoln?
A nonstop flight from London to Port Lincoln takes about 19 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,090 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Port Lincoln?
Port Lincoln has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 23, Summer holidays 21, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 71.
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