Kingaroy Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Kingaroy

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
68 mm
Avg Humidity
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61%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+1.3°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Kingaroy October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingaroy, with average highs near 28.2°C and lows around 13.3°C (mean 20.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 61% relative humidity across the period.

Kingaroy October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingaroy. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Kingaroy was 2025 — when the month averaged 24.4°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 17.8°C. Typical October days reach 28.2°C with nights near 13.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.0°C→22.2°C+3.2°C
Max Temp26.1°C→29.8°C+3.7°C
Min Temp11.8°C→14.6°C+2.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–19.0°C3 yr (7%)
19.0°C–21.0°C22 yr (49%)
21.0°C–23.0°C18 yr (40%)
23.0°C–25.0°C2 yr (4%)

Kingaroy October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Kingaroy, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2017 with 197 mm, while the driest was 2023 at 5 mm.

Kingaroy October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kingaroy during October averages 61%. The most humid October was 2010 at 81%, and the least humid was 2023 at 50%.

Kingaroy October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 6.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kingaroy. The sunniest Octobers were 2013 and 2023 at 7.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2017 at 5.2.

Kingaroy October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kingaroy during October is 2.1 m/s. The windiest Octobers were 2002, 2006 and 2023, among others at 2.3 m/s, while the calmest was 1983 at 1.7 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Kingaroy

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How October Ranks in Kingaroy

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Kingaroy Weather by Month

Kingaroy October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.0°C20.2°C21.3°C20.6°C22.1°C+2.1°C
Avg High27.4°C27.7°C29.0°C27.8°C29.6°C+2.2°C
Avg Low12.6°C12.7°C13.6°C13.3°C14.6°C+2°C
Avg Rain76 mm57 mm64 mm80 mm59 mm-18 mm

Extreme October Records in Kingaroy

🔥Warmest October38.7°C1988
🧊Coldest October3.4°C2010
🌧️Wettest October197 mm2017
🏜️Driest October5 mm2023
🌬️Windiest October2.3 m/s1981

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Kingaroy have risen by about 3.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 3.4°C (2010) to a record high of 38.7°C (1988).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm, with a wettest year of 197 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kingaroy?

One of the best times to visit Kingaroy

October is one of the best times to visit Kingaroy. Expect days averaging 28.2°C and nights around 13.3°C (mean 20.8°C) — warmer than Kingaroy's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (68 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Kingaroy's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Kingaroy Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingaroy, with average highs near 28.2°C and lows around 13.3°C (mean 20.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 68 mm of rainfall and 61% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 68 mm of rainfall in Kingaroy, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 197 mm (2017), and the driest just 5 mm (2023). Humidity sits around 61% and average wind speed is 2.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 3.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 29.8°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 14.6°C over the same span.
October Weather in Kingaroy, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥32.7°C24.4°C16.0°C36.6°C10.7°C53 mm55%2 m/s6.7
202429.3°C22.0°C14.8°C35.0°C8.3°C53 mm62%2 m/s6.4
202331.2°C22.7°C14.1°C36.6°C10.1°C5 mm50%2.3 m/s7.3
202226.3°C20.0°C13.7°C33.3°C8.8°C61 mm70%2.2 m/s5.3
202129.3°C21.9°C14.5°C34.5°C8.3°C94 mm62%2 m/s6.6
202029.0°C21.8°C14.5°C32.7°C11.7°C87 mm60%2.1 m/s6.3
201930.1°C21.8°C13.5°C38.2°C8.2°C36 mm56%2.1 m/s6.9
201825.9°C20.2°C14.4°C31.9°C9.7°C151 mm76%1.8 m/s5.8
2017 🌧️25.8°C20.7°C15.7°C30.8°C12.0°C197 mm78%2.1 m/s5.2
201628.4°C20.0°C11.5°C31.9°C6.0°C21 mm54%2 m/s6.9
201528.5°C21.0°C13.6°C33.4°C9.6°C76 mm65%2 m/s6.4
201430.9°C22.1°C13.3°C38.3°C6.8°C15 mm54%2.1 m/s7.2
201330.7°C22.2°C13.8°C34.6°C7.4°C35 mm52%2.2 m/s7.3
201228.7°C20.4°C12.1°C36.6°C5.7°C34 mm56%2 m/s6.7
201126.1°C19.5°C12.9°C31.3°C5.7°C96 mm68%2 m/s5.5
2010 ❄️23.1°C17.8°C12.5°C27.2°C3.4°C144 mm81%1.9 m/s5.8
200929.0°C20.8°C12.5°C33.7°C7.7°C33 mm54%2.1 m/s6.9
200827.8°C20.2°C12.6°C33.2°C7.8°C35 mm62%2 m/s6.7
200729.6°C22.2°C14.8°C33.5°C9.1°C76 mm63%2.1 m/s6.7
200629.2°C21.0°C12.7°C34.8°C9.3°C14 mm57%2.3 m/s6.7
200529.4°C22.6°C15.8°C38.0°C10.2°C123 mm63%1.9 m/s6.1
200430.4°C22.3°C14.3°C36.2°C10.2°C57 mm55%2.2 m/s6.5
200327.4°C20.0°C12.7°C35.8°C7.4°C96 mm60%2 m/s6.1
200230.2°C21.8°C13.4°C38.7°C7.6°C37 mm56%2.3 m/s6.9
200129.0°C21.0°C13.1°C34.5°C9.5°C61 mm53%2.1 m/s6.5
200028.3°C21.1°C13.9°C35.0°C8.0°C108 mm59%2.3 m/s5.9
199927.9°C21.2°C14.4°C33.5°C9.1°C85 mm69%2 m/s6.2
199826.6°C19.7°C12.8°C31.1°C6.4°C26 mm65%2 m/s6.3
199727.6°C20.3°C12.9°C34.5°C9.2°C97 mm64%2.1 m/s6.5
199627.1°C19.7°C12.4°C32.1°C7.7°C37 mm65%2.1 m/s6.5
199527.9°C20.3°C12.7°C33.3°C7.6°C70 mm61%2.3 m/s6.2
199428.3°C19.9°C11.5°C35.3°C5.9°C48 mm53%2.2 m/s6.6
199327.2°C19.7°C12.3°C34.2°C8.1°C59 mm62%2.3 m/s6.2
199227.0°C19.3°C11.5°C31.4°C4.8°C25 mm57%2.1 m/s6.7
199129.1°C21.3°C13.6°C33.4°C10.5°C69 mm59%2.1 m/s6.8
199028.0°C20.4°C12.7°C33.7°C6.6°C52 mm60%2.3 m/s6.7
198929.2°C21.1°C13.1°C34.8°C8.0°C64 mm57%2.3 m/s6.5
198832.6°C24.0°C15.5°C38.7°C11.3°C18 mm53%2 m/s7
198726.8°C19.6°C12.4°C32.9°C6.7°C114 mm62%2.3 m/s6
198627.3°C20.1°C13.0°C33.2°C7.7°C107 mm62%2.1 m/s5.8
198525.6°C18.6°C11.7°C30.1°C7.3°C78 mm66%2.2 m/s6
198425.0°C18.5°C11.9°C33.8°C5.4°C106 mm70%2.2 m/s5.6
198325.2°C19.0°C12.8°C30.1°C5.9°C137 mm75%1.7 m/s—
198227.7°C19.2°C10.7°C34.3°C3.6°C45 mm55%1.9 m/s—
198127.2°C19.7°C12.1°C31.7°C5.4°C18 mm59%2.3 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Kingaroy October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kingaroy in October?▼

The average high in October is around 28.2°C with lows near 13.3°C (mean 20.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kingaroy in October?▼

October averages 68 mm of rainfall in Kingaroy, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 197 mm in 2017.

What was the hottest October on record in Kingaroy?▼

The hottest October reached 38.7°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to 3.4°C in 2010.

Has October in Kingaroy gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 3.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.1°C to 29.8°C and overnight lows from 11.8°C to 14.6°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Kingaroy?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Kingaroy and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 28.2°C daytime highs and 13.3°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Kingaroy?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Kingaroy, averaging 20.8°C.

What should I pack for Kingaroy in October?▼

For October in Kingaroy, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.2°C and lows of 13.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Kingaroy humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 61% — moderately humid.

How windy is Kingaroy in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 2.1 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 2.3 m/s (1981).

Which October had the most rainfall in Kingaroy?▼

The wettest October on record was 2017 with 197 mm. On average, October sees 68 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Kingaroy behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.