AI-generatedStreaky Bay at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 19.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 279 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30 / UTC+9:30
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Streaky Bay
Streaky Bay has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Streaky Bay is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Streaky Bay
The best time to visit Streaky Bay is from October to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in January it only reaches 19.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to November. The wettest month is July with 39 mm of precipitation.
Streaky Bay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Streaky Bay in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Streaky Bay in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Streaky Bay in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 21–28 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Streaky Bay in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: December – February
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: October – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
06:5319:44
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 06:38–07:26 · evening 19:11–20:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:38 · evening 20:00–20:09
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 Streaky Bay compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The sea warms from 16° to 17°. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | 16° | 17° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in Streaky Bay in October?
In October, Streaky Bay is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 51 min06:53 – 19:44
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %87 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Streaky Bay
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Streaky Bay: score 82 against 67. In January, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in January. January has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 24° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 17° |
| Sea | 16.4° | 19.0° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 21 mm | 16 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Streaky Bay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January30° · Sea 19° · 10.2 h
In January, Streaky Bay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in January82February30° · Sea 19° · 9.6 h
In February, Streaky Bay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in February77March28° · Sea 18° · 8.1 h
In March, Streaky Bay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in March69April25° · Sea 18° · 6.7 h
In April, Streaky Bay is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in April39May21° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h
In May, Streaky Bay is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in May21June18° · Sea 16° · 4.9 h
In June, Streaky Bay is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in June21July18° · Sea 15° · 4.8 h
In July, Streaky Bay is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in July24August19° · Sea 15° · 5.3 h
In August, Streaky Bay is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in August46September21° · Sea 15° · 7.0 h
In September, Streaky Bay is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in September67October24° · Sea 16° · 7.9 h
In October, Streaky Bay is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in October76November27° · Sea 17° · 9.1 h
In November, Streaky Bay is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay in November80December28° · Sea 18° · 10.0 h
In December, Streaky Bay is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Streaky Bay.
Streaky Bay 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 Streaky Bay
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 (9°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March.
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 | 82 | 30° | 17° | 19.0° | 10.2 h | 2 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 30° | 17° | 18.9° | 9.6 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 28° | 15° | 18.4° | 8.1 h | 2 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 25° | 14° | 17.9° | 6.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| MayMay | 39 | 21° | 12° | 17.2° | 5.5 h | 5 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 18° | 10° | 16.3° | 4.9 h | 7 | 38 |
| JulyJul | 21 | 18° | 9° | 15.2° | 4.8 h | 7 | 39 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 19° | 9° | 14.8° | 5.3 h | 7 | 34 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 21° | 11° | 15.3° | 7.0 h | 5 | 24 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 24° | 12° | 16.4° | 7.9 h | 4 | 21 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 27° | 14° | 17.4° | 9.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 28° | 16° | 18.4° | 10.0 h | 2 | 17 |
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 Streaky Bay
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.8 – 17.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Streaky Bay ranges from 14.8 °C in August to 19.0 °C in January. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 18.2 and 19.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19.0° | 18.2° | 19.7° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.9° | 18.2° | 19.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.4° | 17.7° | 19.4° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.9° | 16.9° | 18.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 17.2° | 16.6° | 17.8° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 16.3° | 15.7° | 16.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.2° | 14.7° | 15.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.8° | 14.2° | 15.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.3° | 14.9° | 16.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 16.4° | 15.8° | 17.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 17.4° | 16.8° | 18.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 18.4° | 17.8° | 19.0° | fresh |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Streaky Bay
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 7.9 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Streaky Bay, 62 % 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 Streaky Bay: 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, Streaky Bay has about 4 rainy days with 21 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Streaky Bay
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 Streaky Bay
How breezy and how cloudy Streaky Bay 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 Streaky Bay typically peaks at 28 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 42 % of the sky over Streaky Bay: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 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 Streaky Bay
How often the day gets hot in Streaky Bay (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, Streaky Bay 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 Streaky Bay
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Streaky Bay 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.
Streaky Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 23
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 19 h 35 min
- Distance
- 15,830 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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Streaky Bay vs Ceduna
In October the holiday weather in Streaky Bay and Ceduna is about equally good (score 67 vs 70). During the day Ceduna is 1 °C warmer than Streaky Bay. The sea in Ceduna is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Streaky Bay | Ceduna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Oct – Apr |
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Frequently asked questions about Streaky Bay
When is the best time to visit Streaky Bay?
The best time to visit Streaky Bay is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Streaky Bay?
The sea temperature in Streaky Bay ranges from 14.8 °C in August to 19.0 °C in January. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Streaky Bay in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Streaky Bay?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Streaky Bay?
The wettest month is July with 39 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Streaky Bay get?
Streaky Bay gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.2 hours a day; in July there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Streaky Bay in?
Streaky Bay is on UTC+10:30 in January and UTC+9:30 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Streaky Bay?
A nonstop flight from London to Streaky Bay takes about 19 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,830 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Streaky Bay?
Streaky Bay has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 35, summer holidays 23, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 81.