AI-generatedToowoomba at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – May, Jul – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,030 h
- Rain a year
- 566 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 599 m
Climate in Toowoomba
Toowoomba has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year, Toowoomba is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – May, July – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
05:1717:59
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 05:02–05:48 · evening 17:28–18:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:53–05:02 · evening 18:13–18:23
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.
What is the weather like in Toowoomba in October?
In October, Toowoomba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min05:17 – 17:59
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Toowoomba
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 9.1 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Toowoomba, 72 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Toowoomba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 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 it, 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.
Rain in Toowoomba: 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, Toowoomba has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Toowoomba
How breezy and how cloudy Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Toowoomba: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 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 and humidity in Toowoomba
How often the day gets hot in Toowoomba (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, Toowoomba has about 3 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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Toowoomba
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 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to August, 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 | 81 | 29° | 18° | 9.2 h | 8 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 87 | 28° | 18° | 8.0 h | 7 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 91 | 26° | 17° | 7.9 h | 7 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 23° | 13° | 7.9 h | 3 | 24 |
| MayMay | 94 | 20° | 10° | 7.1 h | 4 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 17° | 7° | 6.4 h | 5 | 29 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 17° | 6° | 7.3 h | 4 | 23 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 19° | 7° | 8.7 h | 4 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 22° | 10° | 9.1 h | 4 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 25° | 13° | 9.1 h | 7 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 92 | 26° | 15° | 9.5 h | 8 | 68 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 28° | 17° | 9.3 h | 9 | 76 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
27.56° S, 151.95° E · 599 m · Australia/Brisbane
Best time to visit Toowoomba
The best time to visit Toowoomba is from February to May and from July to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to December. The wettest month is December with 76 mm of precipitation.
Toowoomba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Toowoomba in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–26 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Toowoomba in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Toowoomba in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Toowoomba in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Toowoomba for you.
Your best months: April, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Toowoomba
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September has the better holiday weather in Toowoomba: score 100 against 94. In September, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 94 | 100better |
| Day high | 25° | 22° |
| Night low | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.1 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 28 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Toowoomba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January29° · 9 h
In January, Toowoomba is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in January87February28° · 8 h
In February, Toowoomba is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in February91March26° · 8 h
In March, Toowoomba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in March96April23° · 8 h
In April, Toowoomba is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in April94May20° · 7 h
In May, Toowoomba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in May84June17° · 6 h
In June, Toowoomba is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 29 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in June87July17° · 7 h
In July, Toowoomba is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in July99August19° · 9 h
In August, Toowoomba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in August100September22° · 9 h
In September, Toowoomba is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in September94October25° · 9 h
In October, Toowoomba is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in October92November26° · 10 h
In November, Toowoomba is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 68 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
Toowoomba in November83December28° · 9 h
In December, Toowoomba is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 76 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Toowoomba.
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Toowoomba vs. Brisbane
In October Toowoomba has the better holiday weather (score 94 vs. 89). During the day it is about as warm in Brisbane as in Toowoomba.
| in October | Toowoomba | Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 94 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 |
| Best time | Feb – May, Jul – Nov | Apr – Nov |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Toowoomba ranks 4 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4ToowoombaThis page25°94
- 5Adelaide20°16°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7Brisbane25°89
- 8Sunshine Coast25°23°89
Planning a trip to Toowoomba
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Toowoomba 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.
Toowoomba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 82).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 25 min
- Distance
- 16,500 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.
Storm season
Toowoomba 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); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Toowoomba
When is the best time to visit Toowoomba?
The best time to visit Toowoomba is from February to May and from July to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Toowoomba?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Toowoomba?
The wettest month is December with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Toowoomba get?
Toowoomba gets around 3,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.5 hours a day; in June there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Toowoomba in?
Toowoomba uses the time zone Australia/Brisbane, at UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Toowoomba?
A nonstop flight from London to Toowoomba takes about 20 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,500 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Toowoomba?
Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba?
Toowoomba has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 82). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 82.
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