AI-generatedThursday Island at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Nov
- Warmest month
- Nov · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Dec · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 1,803 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Thursday Island
Thursday Island has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Thursday Island is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Thursday Island
The best time to visit Thursday Island is from June to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to November. The rainy season is from December to April; the wettest month is January with 391 mm.
Thursday Island through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thursday Island in the dry season
May – Nov
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Thursday Island in the rainy season
Dec – Apr
Good
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 117 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: July – September
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: June – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0718:26
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:54–06:35 · evening 17:58–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:54 · evening 18:39–18:48
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 Thursday Island compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The sea warms from 27° to 28°. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 25° |
| Sea | 27° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.5 h |
What is the weather like in Thursday Island in October?
In October, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 19 min06:07 – 18:26
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 34 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %93 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Thursday Island
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Thursday Island (score 97 and 96). In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in September. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 27.2° | 26.1° |
| Sunshine | 8.4 hbetter | 7.8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 22 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Thursday Island month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January31° · Sea 30° · 5.1 h
In January, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 391 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in January66February31° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In February, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 383 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 good month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in February67March31° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In March, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 365 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in March69April31° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In April, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 251 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in April81May30° · Sea 28° · 6.6 h
In May, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in May88June30° · Sea 26° · 6.8 h
In June, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in June93July29° · Sea 26° · 6.9 h
In July, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 12 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in July95August29° · Sea 25° · 7.5 h
In August, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in August96September30° · Sea 26° · 7.8 h
In September, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 37 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in September97October31° · Sea 27° · 8.4 h
In October, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in October86November32° · Sea 29° · 8.5 h
In November, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island in November68December32° · Sea 30° · 7.0 h
In December, Thursday Island is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 213 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Thursday Island.
Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in December (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 362 days a year.
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 | 67 | 31° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.1 h | 27 | 391 |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 | 31° | 25° | 29.2° | 4.9 h | 25 | 383 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 31° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.0 h | 26 | 365 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 31° | 25° | 28.7° | 5.7 h | 20 | 251 |
| MayMay | 81 | 30° | 25° | 27.5° | 6.6 h | 12 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 30° | 24° | 26.3° | 6.8 h | 7 | 24 |
| JulyJul | 93 | 29° | 23° | 25.5° | 6.9 h | 4 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 29° | 23° | 25.3° | 7.5 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 30° | 24° | 26.1° | 7.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 31° | 25° | 27.2° | 8.4 h | 5 | 22 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 32° | 26° | 28.5° | 8.5 h | 9 | 56 |
| DecemberDec | 68 | 32° | 26° | 29.6° | 7.0 h | 19 | 213 |
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 Thursday Island
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.5 – 28.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Thursday Island ranges from 25.3 °C in August to 29.6 °C in December. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in December, while the air already peaks in November. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in December, eight out of ten years were between 28.9 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.2° | 28.4° | 30.0° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 26.9° | 28.1° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.3° | 25.5° | 27.3° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.5° | 24.9° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.3° | 24.6° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 26.1° | 25.4° | 26.7° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.2° | 26.5° | 28.0° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.6° | 28.9° | 30.3° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Thursday Island
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 8.4 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Thursday Island, 68 % 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 Thursday Island: 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, Thursday Island has about 5 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Thursday Island
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 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 Thursday Island
How breezy and how cloudy Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island typically peaks at 34 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 56 % of the sky over Thursday Island: variable cloud, 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 Thursday Island
How often the day gets hot in Thursday Island (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, Thursday Island has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Thursday Island
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Thursday Island 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.
Thursday Island has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 68).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 23 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 17 h 50 min
- Distance
- 14,350 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.
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
Thursday Island 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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Thursday Island compared
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Thursday Island vs Weipa
In October Thursday Island has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 74). During the day Weipa is 5 °C warmer than Thursday Island. The sea in Weipa is 1 °C warmer. Weipa gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Thursday Island | Weipa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 36° |
| Sea | 27° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | Jun – Nov | May – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Thursday Island ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cooktown30°26°99
- 2Bowen29°25°99
- 3Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)30°25°99
- 4Port Douglas31°26°98
- 5Thursday IslandThis page31°27°97
- 6Kuranda29°26°97
- 7Cairns30°26°96
- 8Yeppoon28°24°94
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Frequently asked questions about Thursday Island
When is the best time to visit Thursday Island?
The best time to visit Thursday Island is from June to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Thursday Island?
The sea temperature in Thursday Island ranges from 25.3 °C in August to 29.6 °C in December. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Thursday Island in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Thursday Island?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Thursday Island?
The rainy season is from December to April; the wettest month is January with 391 mm. The driest month is August with 7 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thursday Island get?
Thursday Island gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 8.5 hours a day; in February there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Thursday Island in?
Thursday Island is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Thursday Island?
A nonstop flight from London to Thursday Island takes about 17 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 14,350 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Thursday Island?
Thursday Island 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 Thursday Island?
Thursday Island has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 82, summer holidays 94, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 68.