Facts checked against live data · 28 Sept 2026

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Australia in October: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What October is actually like in Australia — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
22°C
Average low
10°C
Rainfall
21mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 7th warmest month of Australia's year. The 6th wettest month, at 7% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in October

No public holidays this month, so domestic crowds stay closer to normal.

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Adelaide, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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