Wollongong weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, August – February
What is the weather like in Wollongong in October?
In October, Wollongong is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Wollongong.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 90 | 85 | 82 |
| Day | 19° | 21° | 22° |
| Night | 12° | 14° | 15° |
| Sea | 18° | 19° | 20° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 7 | 9 | 11 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min06:15 – 19:09
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11Australia/Sydney
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Wollongong in October: quick answers
Is Wollongong hot in October?
No. In October, Wollongong is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Wollongong in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from November to May.
Does it rain much in Wollongong in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 66 mm in total.
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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