Queensland weather in October
October is a fair month to visit Queensland: highs of 26°C (78°F) and about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (63°F) and cloud cover 44% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with September, it is warmer and wetter; November brings highs of 27°C (80°F) and 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Brisbane, the largest city in Queensland. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Queensland?
fair month Weather score 78/100.
October is a fair month in Queensland. The weather is usually best in Jul–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Queensland in October?
Some rain is normal: about 81 mm (3.2 in) falls in an average October. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Queensland in October?
Days average 26°C (78°F) and nights 17°C (63°F).
Queensland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 140 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 156 mm | 53% | least pleasant |
| March | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 136 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 83 mm | 46% | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 73 mm | 45% | fair |
| June | 20°C (69°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 88 mm | 49% | fair |
| July | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm | 39% | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 45 mm | 32% | best |
| September | 24°C (74°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 38 mm | 34% | best |
| October | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm | 44% | fair |
| November | 27°C (80°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm | 48% | fair |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 130 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Queensland in October
Weather can differ a lot within Queensland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.