October weather forecast
Palm Cove, Australia

October, like September, in Palm Cove, Australia, is another warm spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low of 20°C (68°F).
The ideal sea water temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F) and only 4 rainfall days, with 35mm (1.38") of accumulated rainfall, makes October the best time for swimming and other water activities.

Temperature

The arrival of October denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) from September's 27°C (80.6°F). During the month of October, the nighttime temperature in Palm Cove falls to an average of 20°C (68°F).

Rainfall

In Palm Cove, during October, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. In Palm Cove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99 days and collects up to 1749mm (68.86") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In October, the average sea temperature in Palm Cove is 26.3°C (79.3°F).
Note: For any water activity, the surface water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and incredibly pleasant for longer durations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Palm Cove is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of October, in Palm Cove, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:22 pm AEST.

Sunshine

August through December, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Palm Cove.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 12 in October, converts into the following recommendations:
Execute all vital precautions. Preventing sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Even if the day is cloudy, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or outdoor exercise. Alert! The Sun's UV rays are heightened by the reflection of sand and water.