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Winton weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Winton at a glance

Best time
May – Aug
Warmest month
Dec · 39°
Sunshine a year
3,130 h
Rain a year
326 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+10
Elevation
188 m

Climate in Winton

Winton has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. December is the warmest month with average highs of 39 °C, while June is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year, Winton is very sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Winton

The best time to visit Winton is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. From October to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. The wettest month is January with 71 mm of precipitation.

Winton through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Winton in spring

Sep – Nov

54

Fair

  • 32–38 °C by day
  • 9.4 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Winton in summer

Dec – Feb

44

Fair

  • 37–39 °C by day
  • 8.8 h of sun a day
  • 18 rainy days in all

Winton in autumn

Mar – May

63

Good

  • 29–36 °C by day
  • 8.1 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Winton in winter

Jun – Aug

95

Excellent

  • 25–28 °C by day
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 4 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Aug

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Oct – Apr

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Winton for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – July

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

50

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – August

Keep in mindPeak heat

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 25°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 35°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 24°

05:5618:31

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 05:42–06:26 · evening 18:01–18:45
Blue hour
Morning 05:33–05:42 · evening 18:45–18:53

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 Winton compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 34° at the start of the month to 37° at the end. The days get 0.6 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high34°37°
Night-time low17°20°
Daylight12.3 h12.9 h

What is the weather like in Winton in October?

In October, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 35 min05:56 – 18:31
UV index
12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
19 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+10offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

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
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Compare two months in Winton

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Winton: score 96 against 50. In July, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in July.

October vs July, Winton
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5096better
Daytime high36°26°
Night-time low19°9°
Sunshine9.7 hbetter7.8 h
Rainy days21better
Rainfall13 mm10 mm
Muggy days10better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Winton month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

42January38° · 8.6 h

In January, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in January
44February37° · 8.4 h

In February, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 63 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in February
48March36° · 8.3 h

In March, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 47 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in March
55April33° · 8.3 h

In April, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in April
85May29° · 7.8 h

In May, Winton is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in May
95June25° · 7.6 h

In June, Winton is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in June
96July26° · 7.8 h

In July, Winton is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in July
93August28° · 8.6 h

In August, Winton is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in August
62September32° · 9.0 h

In September, Winton is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in September
50October36° · 9.7 h

In October, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in October
50November38° · 9.4 h

In November, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in November
47December39° · 9.3 h

In December, Winton is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Winton.

Winton in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Winton

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°
  • Hot 24° and more

PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (9°), the warmest in January (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and from September to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 36°Night 19°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4238°25°8.6 h771
FebruaryFeb4437°24°8.4 h663
MarchMar4836°22°8.3 h447
AprilApr5533°18°8.3 h215
MayMay8529°14°7.8 h19
JuneJun9525°10°7.6 h212
JulyJul9626°9°7.8 h110
AugustAug9328°10°8.6 h17
SeptemberSep6232°15°9.0 h15
OctoberOct5036°19°9.7 h213
NovemberNov5038°22°9.4 h426
DecemberDec4739°24°9.3 h648

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

22.38° S, 143.04° E · 188 m · Australia/Brisbane

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Winton

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,130 hours
Sunniest month
Oct · 9.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 7.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 9.7 hDaylight 12.6 hShare of daylight 77 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 9.7 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Winton, 77 % 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 Winton: 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.

Per year
326 mm on 36 days
Wettest month
Jan · 71 mm
Driest month
Sep · 5 mm
OctoberRainy days 2Rainfall 13 mm

In October, Winton has about 2 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Winton

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
12 · 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 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 Winton

How breezy and how cloudy Winton 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.

Year average
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Oct · 22 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Winton typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
28 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Aug · 12 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 47 %
OctoberCloud cover 19 %Sunshine 9.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 19 % of the sky over Winton: mostly clear, with about 9.7 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 Winton

How often the day gets hot in Winton (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
247 days
Hottest month
Dec · 39 °C
Hot months
Sep – Apr

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 29Daytime high 36 °C

In October, Winton has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.

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 Winton

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Winton 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.

Winton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    53

    Fair

    • 34 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    87

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 36 °C by day
    • 9.7 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    45

    Fair

    • 38 °C by day
    • 9.0 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 19 h 10 min
Distance
15,520 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.

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Winton vs Longreach

In October the holiday weather in Winton and Longreach is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Longreach is 1 °C cooler than Winton.

Winton vs Longreach, in October
in OctoberWintonLongreach
Holiday weather score5050
Daytime high36°35°
Sunshine10 h10 h
Rainy days22
Best timeMay – AugMay – Aug

Through the year

OctoberWinton 36°Longreach 35°
WintonLongreach
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Ranking

Australia in October: the best places

In October, Winton ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Broken Hill26°100
  2. 2Bowen29°25°99
  3. 3Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)30°25°99
  4. 4Cooktown30°26°99
  5. 5Port Douglas31°26°98
  6. 6Cairns30°26°96
  7. 7Yeppoon28°24°94
  8. 8Toowoomba26°94
  9. 28WintonThis page36°50
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Near Winton

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Places with a climate like Winton

Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Winton's – good alternatives.

  1. 90 % similar50Mount IsaAustralia35°Best time: May – Aug
  2. 88 % similar50LongreachAustralia35°Best time: May – Aug
  3. 81 % similar50Tennant CreekAustralia36°Best time: May – Aug
  4. 71 % similar64KeetmanshoopNamibia33°Best time: May – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Winton

When is the best time to visit Winton?

The best time to visit Winton is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Winton?

December is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 24 °C. June is the coolest month at 25 °C.

When does it rain most in Winton?

The wettest month is January with 71 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 5 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Winton get?

Winton gets around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.7 hours a day; in June there are 7.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Winton in?

Winton is on UTC+10 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Winton?

A nonstop flight from London to Winton takes about 19 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,520 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Winton?

Winton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 87, summer holidays 94, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 45.