AI-generatedYeppoon at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 27.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,670 h
- Rain a year
- 903 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Yeppoon
Yeppoon has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year, Yeppoon is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Yeppoon
The best time to visit Yeppoon is from April to May and from September to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to June and from September to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is February with 152 mm.
Yeppoon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Yeppoon in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Yeppoon in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Yeppoon in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 25–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Yeppoon in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Jun, Sep – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – 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, September – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:2518:00
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 05:11–05:55 · evening 17:30–18:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:02–05:11 · evening 18:14–18:23
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.
October in Yeppoon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 27° at the start of the month to 29° at the end. The sea warms from 23° to 25°. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 20° |
| Sea | 23° | 25° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Yeppoon in October?
In October, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min05:25 – 18:00
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 6 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %96 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %87 %
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
Compare two months in Yeppoon
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 Yeppoon (score 94 and 91). In November, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in November. November has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 23.7° | 25.3° |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h | 8.1 h |
| Rainy days | 6better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 42 mmbetter | 71 mm |
| Muggy days | 11better | 17 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Yeppoon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January31° · Sea 28° · 7.7 h
In January, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 17 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 Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in January78February30° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In February, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 152 mm. On about 15 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 Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in February79March29° · Sea 27° · 6.9 h
In March, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 117 mm. On about 10 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 Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in March85April28° · Sea 26° · 7.0 h
In April, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in April85May25° · Sea 24° · 6.6 h
In May, Yeppoon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in May67June23° · Sea 22° · 5.9 h
In June, Yeppoon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in June64July23° · Sea 20° · 6.4 h
In July, Yeppoon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 46 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in July75August24° · Sea 20° · 7.4 h
In August, Yeppoon is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in August89September26° · Sea 22° · 8.1 h
In September, Yeppoon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in September94October28° · Sea 24° · 8.3 h
In October, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in October91November29° · Sea 25° · 8.1 h
In November, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Yeppoon.
Yeppoon in November86December30° · Sea 27° · 8.2 h
In December, Yeppoon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 12 days, totalling 107 mm. On about 16 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 Yeppoon.
Yeppoon 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 Yeppoon
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
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (14°), the warmest in January (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to June and from August to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 169 days a year, mostly from November to April.
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 | 80 | 31° | 24° | 27.6° | 7.7 h | 15 | 122 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 30° | 24° | 27.8° | 7.0 h | 15 | 152 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 29° | 23° | 27.1° | 6.9 h | 14 | 117 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 28° | 21° | 25.6° | 7.0 h | 10 | 79 |
| MayMay | 85 | 25° | 17° | 23.5° | 6.6 h | 8 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 23° | 15° | 21.5° | 5.9 h | 6 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 23° | 14° | 20.3° | 6.4 h | 4 | 46 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 24° | 15° | 20.4° | 7.4 h | 4 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 26° | 17° | 21.8° | 8.1 h | 4 | 25 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 28° | 20° | 23.7° | 8.3 h | 6 | 42 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 29° | 21° | 25.3° | 8.1 h | 8 | 71 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 30° | 23° | 26.9° | 8.2 h | 12 | 107 |
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 Yeppoon
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.1 – 24.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Yeppoon ranges from 20.3 °C in July to 27.8 °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. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 26.9 and 29.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.6° | 26.5° | 28.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.8° | 26.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.1° | 26.1° | 27.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 25.6° | 25.0° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.5° | 22.8° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 21.5° | 21.1° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 20.3° | 19.5° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 20.4° | 19.6° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.8° | 21.2° | 22.5° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 23.7° | 23.1° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 25.3° | 24.4° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 26.9° | 26.1° | 28.0° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Yeppoon
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 8.3 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Yeppoon, 66 % 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 Yeppoon: 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, Yeppoon has about 6 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Yeppoon
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 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 Yeppoon
How breezy and how cloudy Yeppoon 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 Yeppoon typically peaks at 23 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: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over Yeppoon: mostly sunny, with about 8.3 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 Yeppoon
How often the day gets hot in Yeppoon (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, Yeppoon has about 6 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Yeppoon
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Yeppoon 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.
Yeppoon has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 71).
- 83
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 13 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 19 h 50 min
- Distance
- 16,010 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
Yeppoon 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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Yeppoon vs Rockhampton
In October the holiday weather in Yeppoon and Rockhampton is about equally good (score 94 vs 95). During the day Rockhampton is 2 °C warmer than Yeppoon.
| in October | Yeppoon | Rockhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 30° |
| Sea | 24° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Nov | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Australia in October: the best places
In October, Yeppoon ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3YeppoonThis page28°24°94
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- 5Gladstone29°23°93
- 6Mackay28°25°92
- 7Hervey Bay26°23°91
- 8Sunshine Coast26°23°89
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Frequently asked questions about Yeppoon
When is the best time to visit Yeppoon?
The best time to visit Yeppoon is from April to May and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Yeppoon?
The sea temperature in Yeppoon ranges from 20.3 °C in July to 27.8 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Yeppoon in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Yeppoon?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Yeppoon?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is February with 152 mm. The driest month is September with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Yeppoon get?
Yeppoon gets around 2,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.3 hours a day; in June there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Yeppoon in?
Yeppoon is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Yeppoon?
A nonstop flight from London to Yeppoon takes about 19 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,010 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Yeppoon?
Yeppoon 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 Yeppoon?
Yeppoon has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 71). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 83, May half-term 81, summer holidays 71, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 83.