AI-generatedWeipa at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Nov · 36°
- Warmest sea
- Dec · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,420 h
- Rain a year
- 1,628 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Weipa
Weipa 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 36 °C, while July is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year, Weipa is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Weipa
The best time to visit Weipa is from May to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to October. From September to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 410 mm.
Weipa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Weipa in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Good
- 31–36 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Weipa in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Good
- 32–34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 106 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Sep – Dec
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0718:29
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 18:01–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:54 · evening 18:42–18:50
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 Weipa compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 35° at the start of the month to 36° at the end. The sea warms from 27° to 28°. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 36° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 23° |
| Sea | 27° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.5 h |
What is the weather like in Weipa in October?
In October, Weipa is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Weipa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 22 min06:07 – 18:29
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %29 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %95 %
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
Compare two months in Weipa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Weipa: score 90 against 74. In July, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 90better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Sea | 27.7° | 25.9° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 hbetter | 6.5 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 22 | 13better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Weipa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January32° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h
In January, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °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 29 days, totalling 410 mm. On about 27 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 Weipa.
Weipa in January63February32° · Sea 30° · 4.7 h
In February, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 361 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 Weipa.
Weipa in February61March32° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h
In March, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °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 26 days, totalling 324 mm. On about 27 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 Weipa.
Weipa in March69April33° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In April, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 115 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in April86May32° · Sea 28° · 6.4 h
In May, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in May89June31° · Sea 27° · 6.2 h
In June, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in June90July31° · Sea 26° · 6.5 h
In July, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in July87August33° · Sea 26° · 7.3 h
In August, Weipa is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in August79September35° · Sea 27° · 8.1 h
In September, Weipa is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in September74October36° · Sea 28° · 8.9 h
In October, Weipa is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in October59November36° · Sea 29° · 8.6 h
In November, Weipa is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 107 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa in November56December34° · Sea 30° · 6.8 h
In December, Weipa is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 248 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Weipa.
Weipa 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 Weipa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (19°), the warmest in January (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from September to June; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 288 days a year, mostly from October to June.
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 | 60 | 32° | 24° | 29.7° | 4.9 h | 29 | 410 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 32° | 24° | 29.7° | 4.7 h | 27 | 361 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 32° | 24° | 29.5° | 4.9 h | 26 | 324 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 33° | 23° | 29.2° | 6.1 h | 13 | 115 |
| MayMay | 86 | 32° | 22° | 28.2° | 6.4 h | 4 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 31° | 20° | 26.8° | 6.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 31° | 19° | 25.9° | 6.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 87 | 33° | 19° | 25.6° | 7.3 h | 1 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 35° | 20° | 26.5° | 8.1 h | 1 | 6 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 36° | 22° | 27.7° | 8.9 h | 5 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 36° | 24° | 28.9° | 8.6 h | 14 | 107 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 34° | 24° | 29.9° | 6.8 h | 24 | 248 |
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 Weipa
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.0 – 28.4 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Weipa ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.9 °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 29.3 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.2° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.7° | 29.0° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.3° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| JuneJun | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.6° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 25.0° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.6° | 24.9° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.1° | 29.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.9° | 29.3° | 30.5° | very warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Weipa
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 8.9 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Weipa, 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 Weipa: 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, Weipa has about 5 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Weipa
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 February (UV 13).
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 25 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 Weipa
How breezy and how cloudy Weipa 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 Weipa typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: May – Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Weipa: variable cloud, with about 8.9 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 Weipa
How often the day gets hot in Weipa (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, it is hot in Weipa every day, with an average daytime high of 36 °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 Weipa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Weipa 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.
Weipa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h
- Distance
- 14,530 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
Weipa 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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Weipa vs Thursday Island
In October Thursday Island has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 74). During the day Thursday Island is 5 °C cooler than Weipa. The sea in Thursday Island is 1 °C cooler. Thursday Island gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Weipa | Thursday Island |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 31° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Weipa ranks 17 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 Island31°27°97
- 6Kuranda29°26°97
- 7Cairns30°26°96
- 8Yeppoon28°24°94
- 17WeipaThis page36°28°74
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Frequently asked questions about Weipa
When is the best time to visit Weipa?
The best time to visit Weipa is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Weipa?
The sea temperature in Weipa ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.9 °C in December. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Weipa in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Weipa?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Weipa?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 410 mm. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Weipa get?
Weipa gets around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.9 hours a day; in February there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Weipa in?
Weipa is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Weipa?
A nonstop flight from London to Weipa takes about 18 h, for a straight-line distance of about 14,530 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Weipa?
Weipa 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 Weipa?
Weipa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 87, summer holidays 88, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 58.