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Rockhampton weather in October

Long-run climate averages for Rockhampton, Queensland in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

October at a glance

In October, Rockhampton averages 29°C by day and 16°C at night. The wettest month is usually February.

October in Rockhampton averages a daytime high of 29°C and an overnight low of 16°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. Across the whole year Rockhampton sees roughly 720 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Rockhampton forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Rockhampton weather by month

what to expect in Rockhampton through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Rockhampton's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Rockhampton by season.

Jan
30°
22°
Hot
Feb
31°
21°
Hot
Wettest
Mar
29°
20°
Hot
Apr
27°
17°
Warm
May
25°
15°
Warm
Jun
23°
12°
Warm
Jul
21°
11°
Mild
Aug
23°
12°
Warm
Sep
26°
14°
Warm
Oct
29°
16°
Hot
Nov
30°
20°
Hot
Dec
31°
21°
Hot

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Rockhampton, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 80. See the full AU accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Rockhampton in October?
Rockhampton averages a daytime high of 29°C in October, with overnight lows around 16°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is October a good time to visit Rockhampton?
The most comfortable time to visit Rockhampton is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Rockhampton in October?
The wettest month in Rockhampton is usually February. Across the year the city sees roughly 720 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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