AI-generatedTenterfield at a glance
- Best time
- All year except Jan
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 802 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 849 m
Climate in Tenterfield
Tenterfield has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Tenterfield is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tenterfield
The best time to visit Tenterfield is all year round except in January. In February and March, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to November. Rain is frequent in January; the wettest month is December with 110 mm.
Tenterfield through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tenterfield in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 20–25 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Tenterfield in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 26–27 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Tenterfield in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–25 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Tenterfield in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 16–17 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: all year except January
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:1519:00
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 06:00–06:47 · evening 18:28–19:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–06:00 · evening 19:15–19:24
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 Tenterfield compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 22° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 22° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.2 h |
What is the weather like in Tenterfield in October?
In October, Tenterfield is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 45 min06:15 – 19:00
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tenterfield
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 Tenterfield: score 96 against 88. In August, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. August has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 23° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 1° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 36 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tenterfield month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January27° · 8.8 h
In January, Tenterfield is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in January82February26° · 7.8 h
In February, Tenterfield is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in February81March25° · 7.3 h
In March, Tenterfield is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in March90April22° · 7.4 h
In April, Tenterfield is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in April89May19° · 6.8 h
In May, Tenterfield is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in May82June16° · 6.3 h
In June, Tenterfield is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in June83July16° · 7.1 h
In July, Tenterfield is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in July96August17° · 8.3 h
In August, Tenterfield is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 36 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in August95September20° · 8.8 h
In September, Tenterfield is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in September88October23° · 8.7 h
In October, Tenterfield is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in October84November25° · 8.9 h
In November, Tenterfield is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield in November81December26° · 8.9 h
In December, Tenterfield is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tenterfield.
Tenterfield 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 Tenterfield
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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 79 | 27° | 15° | 8.8 h | 12 | 107 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 26° | 15° | 7.8 h | 11 | 88 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 25° | 13° | 7.3 h | 10 | 88 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 22° | 8° | 7.4 h | 6 | 39 |
| MayMay | 89 | 19° | 4° | 6.8 h | 6 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 16° | 2° | 6.3 h | 6 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 16° | 1° | 7.1 h | 5 | 31 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 17° | 1° | 8.3 h | 5 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 20° | 5° | 8.8 h | 6 | 40 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 23° | 8° | 8.7 h | 9 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 25° | 11° | 8.9 h | 11 | 103 |
| DecemberDec | 81 | 26° | 13° | 8.9 h | 13 | 110 |
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 Tenterfield
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 8.7 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Tenterfield, 69 % 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 Tenterfield: 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, Tenterfield has about 9 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tenterfield
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 20 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 Tenterfield
How breezy and how cloudy Tenterfield 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 Tenterfield typically peaks at 15 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 44 % of the sky over Tenterfield: mostly sunny, with about 8.7 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 Tenterfield
How often the day gets hot in Tenterfield (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, Tenterfield 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 Tenterfield
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tenterfield 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.
Tenterfield has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 80).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 91
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 12 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 20 h 35 min
- Distance
- 16,640 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.
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.
Storm season
Tenterfield 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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Tenterfield vs Stanthorpe
In October the holiday weather in Tenterfield and Stanthorpe is about equally good (score 88 vs 87). During the day Stanthorpe is 1 °C warmer than Tenterfield.
| in October | Tenterfield | Stanthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | All year except Jan | Apr – Nov |
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In October, Tenterfield ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tenterfield
When is the best time to visit Tenterfield?
The best time to visit Tenterfield is all year round except in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tenterfield?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Tenterfield?
Rain is frequent in January; the wettest month is December with 110 mm. The driest month is July with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tenterfield get?
Tenterfield gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.9 hours a day; in June there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Tenterfield in?
Tenterfield is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tenterfield?
A nonstop flight from London to Tenterfield takes about 20 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,640 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Tenterfield?
Tenterfield 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 Tenterfield?
Tenterfield has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 91) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 80). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 88, summer holidays 91, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 80.