AI-generatedRockhampton at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jan · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,590 h
- Rain a year
- 734 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Rockhampton
Rockhampton has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. January is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year, Rockhampton is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rockhampton
The best time to visit Rockhampton is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to August. The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is February with 125 mm.
Rockhampton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rockhampton in the dry season
Mar – Dec
Good
- 24–33 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Rockhampton in the rainy season
Jan – Feb
Fair
- 32–33 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
05:2618:02
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 05:12–05:56 · evening 17:32–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:03–05:12 · evening 18:16–18:24
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 Rockhampton compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Rockhampton in October?
In October, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min05:26 – 18:02
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %93 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Rockhampton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Rockhampton: score 94 against 74. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 hbetter | 7.1 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 37 mm | 27 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 7 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rockhampton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
41January33° · 7.4 h
In January, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in January43February32° · 6.7 h
In February, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 125 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in February52March31° · 6.7 h
In March, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in March73April30° · 6.9 h
In April, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in April90May27° · 6.4 h
In May, Rockhampton is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in May89June24° · 5.8 h
In June, Rockhampton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 38 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in June91July24° · 6.3 h
In July, Rockhampton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in July94August26° · 7.1 h
In August, Rockhampton is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in August86September29° · 7.9 h
In September, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in September74October30° · 8.0 h
In October, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in October59November32° · 7.8 h
In November, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in November46December33° · 7.9 h
In December, Rockhampton is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Rockhampton.
Rockhampton in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rockhampton
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 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (11°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and from September to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 135 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 | 41 | 33° | 23° | 7.4 h | 12 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 32° | 23° | 6.7 h | 12 | 125 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 31° | 22° | 6.7 h | 10 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 30° | 19° | 6.9 h | 6 | 55 |
| MayMay | 90 | 27° | 15° | 6.4 h | 5 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 24° | 12° | 5.8 h | 4 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 24° | 11° | 6.3 h | 3 | 36 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 26° | 12° | 7.1 h | 3 | 27 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 29° | 15° | 7.9 h | 3 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 30° | 18° | 8.0 h | 5 | 37 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 32° | 20° | 7.8 h | 7 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 33° | 22° | 7.9 h | 10 | 95 |
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 Rockhampton
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 8.0 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Rockhampton, 63 % 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 Rockhampton: 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, Rockhampton has about 5 rainy days with 37 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Rockhampton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Rockhampton
How breezy and how cloudy Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton typically peaks at 16 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 34 % of the sky over Rockhampton: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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 Rockhampton
How often the day gets hot in Rockhampton (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, Rockhampton has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Rockhampton
Weather for your travel dates
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Rockhampton 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.
Rockhampton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 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 19 h 50 min
- Distance
- 16,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Jet lag
- About 9 days (9 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
Rockhampton 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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Rockhampton vs Yeppoon
In October Yeppoon has the better holiday weather (score 86 vs 74). During the day Yeppoon is 2 °C cooler than Rockhampton.
| in October | Rockhampton | Yeppoon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 28° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 24° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Rockhampton ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)30°25°99
- 2Bowen29°25°99
- 3Yeppoon28°24°94
- 4Toowoomba26°94
- 5Gladstone29°23°93
- 6Mackay28°25°92
- 7Hervey Bay26°23°91
- 8Sunshine Coast26°23°89
- 27RockhamptonThis page30°74
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Frequently asked questions about Rockhampton
When is the best time to visit Rockhampton?
The best time to visit Rockhampton is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Rockhampton?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Rockhampton?
The rainy season is from January to February; the wettest month is February with 125 mm. The driest month is September with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rockhampton get?
Rockhampton gets around 2,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.0 hours a day; in June there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Rockhampton in?
Rockhampton is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rockhampton?
A nonstop flight from London to Rockhampton takes about 19 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,030 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Rockhampton?
Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton?
Rockhampton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 44). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 90, summer holidays 93, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 44.