October weather forecastMaroochydore, Australia

October

Weather in October

October is a moderately hot spring month in Maroochydore, Australia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Temperature

Maroochydore marks the arrival of October with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F), hardly different from September's 22.5°C (72.5°F). An average low-temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) marks the month of October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

Rainfall

In Maroochydore, in October, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.1 rainfall days, and 579mm (22.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).
Note: For those with a heightened sensitivity to cold, sunshine, wind, and outside temperature make a big difference in enjoying a swim at 23°C (73.4°F). (Olympic swimming regulations state a water temperature of 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of October, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 6:04 pm AEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in October in Maroochydore is 8.7h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

October temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F) and a low-temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 74%.

In October, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout October, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Maroochydore, Australia, in October, the average water temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 23°C (73.4°F) water may be enjoyable.

The average day length in October is 12h and 43min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 5:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Maroochydore, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 6:04 pm AEST.

In October, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in October is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average high temperature in October: 23.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 17.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.9°C).

Average pressure in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average pressure in October: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average wind speed in October: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average humidity in October: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average rainfall in October: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (83mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (18mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.1 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average sea temperature in October: 23°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (21°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average daylight in October: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in October: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average UV index in October: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in October: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in October
Maroochydore, Australia

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).