AI-generatedTweed Heads at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Aug – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 26.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,050 h
- Rain a year
- 1,258 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year, Tweed Heads is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tweed Heads
The best time to visit Tweed Heads is from April to May and from August to December. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in May and from August to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The rainy season is from January to March; the wettest month is January with 161 mm.
Tweed Heads through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tweed Heads in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Tweed Heads in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Tweed Heads in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 24–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Tweed Heads in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May, Aug – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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: April – May, August – December
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:1018:53
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 05:55–06:41 · evening 18:22–19:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:55 · evening 19:08–19:17
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 Tweed Heads compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 26° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The sea warms from 22° to 23°. The days get 0.8 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 26° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 16° |
| Sea | 22° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 13.1 h |
What is the weather like in Tweed Heads in October?
In October, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 43 min06:10 – 18:53
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Tweed Heads
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 November bring similar holiday weather to Tweed Heads (score 86 and 88). In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. November has one more rainy day. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 17° |
| Sea | 22.6° | 23.7° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 102 mmbetter | 116 mm |
| Muggy days | 4better | 11 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tweed Heads month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
84January30° · Sea 26° · 9.5 h
In January, Tweed Heads is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 161 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in January82February29° · Sea 27° · 8.4 h
In February, Tweed Heads is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 160 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in February79March28° · Sea 26° · 7.9 h
In March, Tweed Heads is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 160 mm. On about 5 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 Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in March82April26° · Sea 25° · 7.7 h
In April, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in April78May24° · Sea 24° · 7.1 h
In May, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in May59June22° · Sea 23° · 6.5 h
In June, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in June62July22° · Sea 21° · 7.6 h
In July, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in July73August23° · Sea 21° · 8.6 h
In August, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in August86September26° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h
In September, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in September86October27° · Sea 23° · 9.1 h
In October, Tweed Heads is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in October88November28° · Sea 24° · 9.6 h
In November, Tweed Heads is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 116 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads in November87December29° · Sea 25° · 9.2 h
In December, Tweed Heads is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 130 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Tweed Heads.
Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (9°), the warmest in January (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from January to February; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to April and from October to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 107 days a year, mostly 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 | 84 | 30° | 20° | 26.2° | 9.5 h | 15 | 161 |
| FebruaryFeb | 82 | 29° | 20° | 26.6° | 8.4 h | 15 | 160 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 28° | 19° | 26.4° | 7.9 h | 16 | 160 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 26° | 16° | 25.4° | 7.7 h | 14 | 82 |
| MayMay | 78 | 24° | 13° | 23.9° | 7.1 h | 10 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 59 | 22° | 11° | 22.5° | 6.5 h | 9 | 91 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 22° | 9° | 21.4° | 7.6 h | 7 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 23° | 9° | 21.1° | 8.6 h | 7 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 86 | 26° | 12° | 21.5° | 9.1 h | 8 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 27° | 15° | 22.6° | 9.1 h | 11 | 102 |
| NovemberNov | 88 | 28° | 17° | 23.7° | 9.6 h | 12 | 116 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 29° | 19° | 25.1° | 9.2 h | 13 | 130 |
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 Tweed Heads
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.0 – 23.3 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tweed Heads ranges from 21.1 °C in August to 26.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From May to June the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 25.9 and 27.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.4° | 25.8° | 26.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 25.4° | 25.0° | 26.0° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.9° | 23.3° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.5° | 21.7° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 21.4° | 21.0° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.1° | 20.4° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.5° | 21.0° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 22.6° | 22.0° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 23.7° | 23.2° | 24.3° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 25.1° | 24.3° | 25.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tweed Heads
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 Tweed Heads, 72 % 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 Tweed Heads: 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, Tweed Heads has about 11 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tweed Heads
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 Tweed Heads
How breezy and how cloudy Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Tweed Heads: variable cloud, 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Tweed Heads
How often the day gets hot in Tweed Heads (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, Tweed Heads has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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 Tweed Heads
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Tweed Heads 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.
Tweed Heads has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 86
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 14 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
Tweed Heads 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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Tweed Heads vs Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)
In October the holiday weather in Tweed Heads and Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is about equally good (score 86 vs 88). During the day Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is 1 °C cooler than Tweed Heads. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tweed Heads | Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 86 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 26° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Aug – Dec | Apr – May, Aug – Dec |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Tweed Heads ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Warwick26°94
- 2Toowoomba26°94
- 3Kingaroy27°92
- 4Brisbane26°89
- 5Sunshine Coast26°23°89
- 6Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)26°23°88
- 7Tenterfield23°88
- 8Inverell25°88
- 13Tweed HeadsThis page27°23°86
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Frequently asked questions about Tweed Heads
When is the best time to visit Tweed Heads?
The best time to visit Tweed Heads is from April to May and from August to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tweed Heads?
The sea temperature in Tweed Heads ranges from 21.1 °C in August to 26.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Tweed Heads in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Tweed Heads?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 20 °C. June is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Tweed Heads?
The rainy season is from January to March; the wettest month is January with 161 mm. The driest month is September with 48 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tweed Heads get?
Tweed Heads gets around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.6 hours a day; in June there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Tweed Heads in?
Tweed Heads is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Tweed Heads?
A nonstop flight from London to Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads 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 Tweed Heads?
Tweed Heads has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 74, summer holidays 69, October half-term 86, Christmas holidays 86.