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Tamworth weather & best time to visit

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Tamworth at a glance

Best time
Mar – May, Aug – Nov
Warmest month
Jan · 32°
Sunshine a year
2,720 h
Rain a year
645 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+11 / UTC+10
Elevation
384 m

Climate in Tamworth

Tamworth has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Tamworth is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Tamworth

The best time to visit Tamworth is from March to May and from August to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is November with 79 mm of precipitation.

Tamworth through the seasons

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

Tamworth in spring

Sep – Nov

89

Excellent

  • 22–28 °C by day
  • 8.2 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Tamworth in summer

Dec – Feb

66

Good

  • 30–32 °C by day
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Tamworth in autumn

Mar – May

88

Excellent

  • 21–29 °C by day
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Tamworth in winter

Jun – Aug

79

Good

  • 16–18 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Tamworth for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April, September – October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

91

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: March – 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 18°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 14°

06:1819:06

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 06:03–06:50 · evening 18:34–19:21
Blue hour
Morning 05:53–06:03 · evening 19:21–19:30

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 Tamworth 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 low7°11°
Daylight12.4 h13.2 h

What is the weather like in Tamworth in October?

In October, Tamworth is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 48 min06:18 – 19:06
UV index
10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
36 %on averageAll months
Hot days
4 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+11offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %75 %

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
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Tamworth

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 Tamworth (score 91 and 94). Daytime highs are about the same. April has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.

October vs April, Tamworth
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score9194
Daytime high25°25°
Night-time low9°10°
Sunshine8.4 hbetter7.2 h
Rainy days83better
Rainfall64 mm29 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Tamworth month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

59January32° · 9.3 h

In January, Tamworth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in January
68February31° · 8.2 h

In February, Tamworth is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in February
80March29° · 7.7 h

In March, Tamworth is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 62 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in March
94April25° · 7.2 h

In April, Tamworth is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in April
89May21° · 6.1 h

In May, Tamworth is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in May
75June17° · 5.1 h

In June, Tamworth is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in June
74July16° · 5.3 h

In July, Tamworth is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in July
89August18° · 6.5 h

In August, Tamworth is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in August
93September22° · 7.8 h

In September, Tamworth is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in September
91October25° · 8.4 h

In October, Tamworth is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in October
83November28° · 8.5 h

In November, Tamworth is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in November
70December30° · 9.3 h

In December, Tamworth is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Tamworth.

Tamworth in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Tamworth

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 (2°), the warmest in January (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. 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 25°Night 9°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5932°17°9.3 h867
FebruaryFeb6831°17°8.2 h654
MarchMar8029°15°7.7 h662
AprilApr9425°10°7.2 h329
MayMay8921°6°6.1 h535
JuneJun7517°3°5.1 h750
JulyJul7416°2°5.3 h646
AugustAug8918°2°6.5 h542
SeptemberSep9322°6°7.8 h646
OctoberOct9125°9°8.4 h864
NovemberNov8328°13°8.5 h979
DecemberDec7030°15°9.3 h973

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 hours in Tamworth

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

Per year
2,720 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 9.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 5.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.4 hDaylight 12.8 hShare of daylight 66 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.4 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Tamworth, 66 % 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 Tamworth: 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
645 mm on 77 days
Wettest month
Nov · 79 mm
Driest month
Apr · 29 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 64 mm

In October, Tamworth has about 8 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Tamworth

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 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 and clouds in Tamworth

How breezy and how cloudy Tamworth 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
15 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 16 km/h
Calmest month
May · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Tamworth 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.

Year average
39 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Sep · 32 %
Cloudiest month
Jun · 48 %
OctoberCloud cover 36 %Sunshine 8.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 36 % of the sky over Tamworth: mostly sunny, with about 8.4 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 Tamworth

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

Hot days a year
81 days
Hottest month
Jan · 32 °C
Hot months
Dec – Feb

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 4Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Tamworth has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Tamworth

Weather for your travel dates

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

Tamworth 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.

Tamworth has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    90

    Excellent

    • 26 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    86

    Excellent

    • 20 °C by day
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    84

    Excellent

    • 18 °C by day
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    91

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    65

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • 9.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 20 h 40 min
Distance
16,760 km
Time zone
UTC+11
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.

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Tamworth vs Armidale

In October Tamworth has the better holiday weather (score 91 vs 86). During the day Armidale is 4 °C cooler than Tamworth.

Tamworth vs Armidale, in October
in OctoberTamworthArmidale
Holiday weather score9186
Daytime high25°21°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days89
Best timeMar – May, Aug – NovFeb – May, Aug – Dec

Through the year

OctoberTamworth 25°Armidale 21°
TamworthArmidale
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Ranking

Australia in October: the best places

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

  1. Toowoomba26°94
  2. 2Dubbo26°93
  3. 3Mudgee24°92
  4. 4TamworthThis page25°91
  5. 5Brisbane26°89
  6. 6Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)27°23°88
  7. 7Yass21°88
  8. 8Maitland26°87
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Frequently asked questions about Tamworth

When is the best time to visit Tamworth?

The best time to visit Tamworth is from March 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 Tamworth?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.

When does it rain most in Tamworth?

The wettest month is November with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 29 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Tamworth get?

Tamworth gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 9.3 hours a day; in June there are 5.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Tamworth in?

Tamworth is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Tamworth?

A nonstop flight from London to Tamworth takes about 20 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,760 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Tamworth?

Tamworth has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 86, summer holidays 84, October half-term 91, Christmas holidays 65.