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Quorn weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Quorn at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Aug – Nov
Warmest month
Jan · 34°
Sunshine a year
2,820 h
Rain a year
238 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30
Elevation
298 m

Climate in Quorn

Quorn has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year, Quorn is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Quorn

The best time to visit Quorn is from April to May and from August to November. 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 September with 25 mm of precipitation.

Quorn through the seasons

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

Quorn in spring

Sep – Nov

94

Excellent

  • 22–29 °C by day
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Quorn in summer

Dec – Feb

61

Good

  • 31–34 °C by day
  • 10.1 h of sun a day
  • 8 rainy days in all

Quorn in autumn

Mar – May

88

Excellent

  • 20–30 °C by day
  • 7.4 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Quorn in winter

Jun – Aug

84

Excellent

  • 16–18 °C by day
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 12 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 Quorn for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, 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

99

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – May, August – November

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 14°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 25°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 15°

06:3819:28

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 06:23–07:11 · evening 18:56–19:44
Blue hour
Morning 06:13–06:23 · evening 19:44–19:53

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 Quorn compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 24° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°27°
Night-time low8°11°
Daylight12.4 h13.3 h

What is the weather like in Quorn in October?

In October, Quorn is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 50 min06:38 – 19:28
UV index
9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
36 %on averageAll months
Hot days
7 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+10:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

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

Compare two months in Quorn

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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October and April bring similar holiday weather to Quorn (score 99 and 95). In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.

October vs April, Quorn
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score9995
Daytime high26°25°
Night-time low9°11°
Sunshine8.6 hbetter7.4 h
Rainy days32better
Rainfall21 mm16 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Quorn month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

52January34° · 10.5 h

In January, Quorn is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in January
60February33° · 9.8 h

In February, Quorn is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in February
80March30° · 8.7 h

In March, Quorn is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in March
95April25° · 7.4 h

In April, Quorn is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in April
90May20° · 6.0 h

In May, Quorn is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in May
83June16° · 4.8 h

In June, Quorn is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in June
82July16° · 5.0 h

In July, Quorn is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in July
88August18° · 5.5 h

In August, Quorn is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in August
95September22° · 7.4 h

In September, Quorn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in September
99October26° · 8.6 h

In October, Quorn is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in October
89November29° · 9.0 h

In November, Quorn is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn in November
70December31° · 10.1 h

In December, Quorn is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Quorn.

Quorn 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 Quorn

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 (4°), the warmest in January (17°). 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.

OctoberDay 26°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5234°17°10.5 h320
FebruaryFeb6033°17°9.8 h223
MarchMar8030°14°8.7 h211
AprilApr9525°11°7.4 h216
MayMay9020°7°6.0 h316
JuneJun8316°4°4.8 h421
JulyJul8216°4°5.0 h419
AugustAug8818°4°5.5 h420
SeptemberSep9522°7°7.4 h425
OctoberOct9926°9°8.6 h321
NovemberNov8929°12°9.0 h424
DecemberDec7031°15°10.1 h321

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
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Quorn

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

Per year
2,820 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 10.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 4.8 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 Quorn, 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 Quorn: 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
238 mm on 38 days
Wettest month
Sep · 25 mm
Driest month
Mar · 11 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 21 mm

In October, Quorn has about 3 rainy days with 21 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Quorn

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 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 Quorn

How breezy and how cloudy Quorn 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
19 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Sep · 21 km/h
Calmest month
May · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Quorn typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
36 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Feb · 27 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 46 %
OctoberCloud cover 36 %Sunshine 8.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Quorn: 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 Quorn

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

Hot days a year
100 days
Hottest month
Jan · 34 °C
Hot months
Dec – Mar

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 7Daytime high 26 °C

In October, Quorn has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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 Quorn

Weather for your travel dates

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

Quorn 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.

Quorn has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    91

    Excellent

    • 27 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    89

    Excellent

    • 20 °C by day
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    86

    Excellent

    • 17 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    61

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • 10.3 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 19 h 50 min
Distance
16,050 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.

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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Quorn vs Port Augusta

In October the holiday weather in Quorn and Port Augusta is about equally good (score 99 vs 97). During the day Port Augusta is 1 °C warmer than Quorn. Port Augusta gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Quorn vs Port Augusta, in October
in OctoberQuornPort Augusta
Holiday weather score9997
Daytime high26°27°
Seano sea nearby18°
Sunshine9 h8 h
Rainy days34
Best timeApr – May, Aug – NovNov – Apr

Through the year

OctoberQuorn 26°Port Augusta 27°
QuornPort Augusta
Go to Port Augusta
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Ranking

Australia in October: the best places

In October, Quorn ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Renmark26°100
  2. 2Broken Hill26°100
  3. 3Mildura26°100
  4. 4QuornThis page26°99
  5. 5Swan Hill25°98
  6. 6Cobar27°96
  7. 7Griffith25°96
  8. 8Murray Bridge24°95
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Quorn's – good alternatives.

  1. 90 % similar100Broken HillAustralia26°Best time: Mar – May, Aug – Nov
  2. 90 % similar100RenmarkAustralia26°Best time: Apr – Nov
  3. 88 % similar100MilduraAustralia26°Best time: Mar – May, Aug – Nov
  4. 88 % similar96GriffithAustralia25°Best time: Mar – May, Aug – Nov

Frequently asked questions about Quorn

When is the best time to visit Quorn?

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

What is the warmest month in Quorn?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Quorn?

The wettest month is September with 25 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 11 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Quorn get?

Quorn gets around 2,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.5 hours a day; in June there are 4.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Quorn in?

Quorn is on UTC+10:30 in January and UTC+9:30 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Quorn?

A nonstop flight from London to Quorn takes about 19 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,050 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Quorn?

Quorn has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 89, summer holidays 86, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 61.