AI-generatedRockingham at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 22.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,200 h
- Rain a year
- 572 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Rockingham
Rockingham has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year, Rockingham is very sunny; January is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rockingham
The best time to visit Rockingham is from November to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from August to November. The wettest month is July with 111 mm of precipitation.
Rockingham through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rockingham in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–26 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Rockingham in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Rockingham in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Rockingham in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Aug – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – March
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: November – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
05:3818:28
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 05:22–06:10 · evening 17:55–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:22 · evening 18:43–18:53
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 Rockingham compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 21° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The sea warms from 18° to 19°. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 13° |
| Sea | 18° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Rockingham in October?
In October, Rockingham is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rockingham.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 50 min05:38 – 18:28
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 39 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %58 %
- Seaweight 25 %21 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %91 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Rockingham
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 Rockingham: score 94 against 64. In February, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in February. February has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 18° |
| Sea | 18.5° | 22.4° |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h | 10.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 31 mm | 13 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rockingham month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
92January30° · Sea 22° · 11.6 h
In January, Rockingham is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in January94February30° · Sea 22° · 10.9 h
In February, Rockingham is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in February94March29° · Sea 22° · 9.5 h
In March, Rockingham is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in March89April25° · Sea 22° · 8.1 h
In April, Rockingham is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in April60May22° · Sea 21° · 6.8 h
In May, Rockingham is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in May34June19° · Sea 21° · 6.0 h
In June, Rockingham is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in June26July18° · Sea 20° · 5.9 h
In July, Rockingham is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in July29August19° · Sea 19° · 7.1 h
In August, Rockingham is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in August38September20° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h
In September, Rockingham is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in September64October23° · Sea 19° · 9.5 h
In October, Rockingham is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in October84November26° · Sea 20° · 10.7 h
In November, Rockingham is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham in November89December28° · Sea 21° · 11.5 h
In December, Rockingham is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 20.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Rockingham.
Rockingham 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 Rockingham
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 August (10°), the warmest in February (18°). 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 | 92 | 30° | 18° | 21.9° | 11.6 h | 2 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 30° | 18° | 22.4° | 10.9 h | 1 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 29° | 17° | 22.4° | 9.5 h | 3 | 20 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 25° | 15° | 21.9° | 8.1 h | 4 | 26 |
| MayMay | 60 | 22° | 12° | 21.4° | 6.8 h | 8 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 34 | 19° | 11° | 20.5° | 6.0 h | 11 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 18° | 10° | 19.5° | 5.9 h | 13 | 111 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 19° | 10° | 18.7° | 7.1 h | 11 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 38 | 20° | 10° | 18.2° | 7.7 h | 8 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 23° | 12° | 18.5° | 9.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 26° | 14° | 19.5° | 10.7 h | 4 | 20 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 28° | 16° | 20.9° | 11.5 h | 2 | 11 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Rockingham
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.7 – 19.3 °C
Swimming season: Dec – Jun
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rockingham ranges from 18.2 °C in September to 22.4 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to June.
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 21.4 and 23.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.9° | 21.2° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.4° | 21.4° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 22.4° | 21.7° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 21.9° | 21.0° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 21.4° | 20.5° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 20.5° | 19.7° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 19.5° | 18.8° | 20.4° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.7° | 18.1° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 18.2° | 17.4° | 18.9° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 18.5° | 17.7° | 19.3° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 19.5° | 18.7° | 20.3° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 20.9° | 20.0° | 21.6° | refreshing |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Rockingham
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 9.5 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Rockingham, 74 % 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 Rockingham: 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, Rockingham has about 5 rainy days with 31 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Rockingham
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 Rockingham
How breezy and how cloudy Rockingham 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 Rockingham typically peaks at 26 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 is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 39 % of the sky over Rockingham: mostly sunny, with about 9.5 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 Rockingham
How often the day gets hot in Rockingham (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, Rockingham has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Rockingham
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rockingham 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.
Rockingham has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 28).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h
- Distance
- 14,520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 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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Rockingham vs Mandurah
In October the holiday weather in Rockingham and Mandurah is about equally good (score 64 vs 62). During the day Mandurah is 1 °C cooler than Rockingham. The sea in Mandurah is 1 °C cooler. Mandurah gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Rockingham | Mandurah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 19° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
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In October, Rockingham ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 23RockinghamThis page23°19°64
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Frequently asked questions about Rockingham
When is the best time to visit Rockingham?
The best time to visit Rockingham is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Rockingham?
The sea temperature in Rockingham ranges from 18.2 °C in September to 22.4 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to June.
Can you swim in Rockingham in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 18.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from December to June.
What is the warmest month in Rockingham?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Rockingham?
The wettest month is July with 111 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 11 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rockingham get?
Rockingham gets around 3,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 11.6 hours a day; in July there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Rockingham in?
Rockingham is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rockingham?
A nonstop flight from London to Rockingham takes about 18 h, for a straight-line distance of about 14,520 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Rockingham?
Rockingham has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 55, summer holidays 28, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 91.