Winton Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Winton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
35.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.5°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
27.6°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
15 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
29%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+2.5°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Winton October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 35.7°C and lows around 19.5°C (mean 27.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm of rainfall and 29% relative humidity across the period.

Winton October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Winton was 1988 — when the month averaged 30.7°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 24.6°C. Typical October days reach 35.7°C with nights near 19.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.1°C→29.2°C+3.1°C
Max Temp34.3°C→37.3°C+3°C
Min Temp18.0°C→21.2°C+3.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

24.0°C–25.8°C6 yr (13%)
25.8°C–27.5°C11 yr (24%)
27.5°C–29.3°C22 yr (49%)
29.3°C–31.0°C6 yr (13%)

Winton October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the drier months in Winton, averaging 15 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 1996 with 58 mm, while the driest were 1982 and 2002 at 0 mm.

Winton October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Winton during October averages 29%. The most humid October was 2010 at 56%, and the least humid was 2002 at 15%.

Winton October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 7.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Winton. The sunniest October was 2002 at 8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 6.5.

Winton October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Winton during October is 3.6 m/s. The windiest October was 2008 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1986 at 3 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Winton

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How October Ranks in Winton

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Winton Weather by Month

Winton October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp27.0°C27.3°C27.7°C27.5°C28.8°C+1.8°C
Avg High35.3°C35.3°C35.9°C35.6°C36.9°C+1.6°C
Avg Low18.8°C19.4°C19.6°C19.4°C20.8°C+2°C
Avg Rain18 mm19 mm12 mm11 mm14 mm-3 mm

Extreme October Records in Winton

🔥Warmest October44.0°C2018
🧊Coldest October7.9°C2010
🌧️Wettest October58 mm1996
🏜️Driest October0 mm1982
🌬️Windiest October4.1 m/s2008

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Winton have risen by about 3.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 7.9°C (2010) to a record high of 44°C (2018).

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Rainfall in October is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm, with a wettest year of 58 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Winton?

A good time to visit Winton

October is a good time to visit Winton, with days averaging 35.7°C and nights around 19.5°C (mean 27.6°C, warmer than Winton's yearly average) and low rainfall. May and September are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Winton'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 →

Winton Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton, with average highs near 35.7°C and lows around 19.5°C (mean 27.6°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm of rainfall and 29% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 15 mm of rainfall in Winton, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 58 mm (1996), and the driest just 0 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 29% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.3 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 3.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.3°C to 37.3°C and overnight lows from 18°C to 21.2°C over the same span.
October Weather in Winton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202538.6°C30.6°C22.5°C43.8°C15.8°C11 mm27%3.3 m/s7
202438.3°C30.4°C22.6°C42.9°C17.9°C1 mm26%3.7 m/s7.4
202336.7°C28.5°C20.2°C42.7°C14.3°C0 mm23%3.8 m/s7.6
202235.6°C27.9°C20.1°C42.8°C14.6°C38 mm40%3.6 m/s6.8
202137.1°C28.8°C20.6°C41.4°C13.6°C10 mm25%3.1 m/s7
202034.8°C26.8°C18.8°C40.3°C11.6°C25 mm32%3.8 m/s7.6
201936.2°C28.0°C19.7°C42.0°C14.2°C4 mm22%3.9 m/s7.6
201837.9°C29.7°C21.6°C44.0°C17.0°C3 mm24%3.3 m/s7.6
201736.1°C29.0°C22.0°C41.3°C14.0°C21 mm36%3.3 m/s6.7
201633.7°C25.0°C16.2°C40.3°C8.6°C3 mm31%3.7 m/s7.4
201536.2°C28.3°C20.4°C41.9°C15.4°C5 mm27%4 m/s7.7
201436.8°C28.2°C19.6°C41.8°C11.7°C1 mm23%3.7 m/s7.7
201338.0°C29.5°C20.9°C41.1°C15.5°C1 mm22%4 m/s7.6
201234.7°C26.2°C17.8°C39.7°C9.7°C12 mm31%3.8 m/s7.4
201134.7°C26.9°C19.1°C40.6°C10.9°C24 mm35%3.7 m/s6.7
2010 ❄️31.9°C24.6°C17.2°C36.9°C7.9°C38 mm56%3.9 m/s6.8
200934.5°C26.0°C17.5°C39.3°C11.6°C3 mm24%4 m/s7.8
200836.0°C28.0°C20.1°C39.4°C13.2°C6 mm32%4.1 m/s7.6
200736.7°C28.7°C20.7°C42.6°C12.8°C7 mm28%3.6 m/s7.2
200636.3°C28.3°C20.2°C39.5°C17.4°C1 mm26%3.6 m/s7.7
200537.7°C29.7°C21.7°C41.8°C16.1°C9 mm28%3.1 m/s6.8
200437.6°C29.1°C20.7°C43.2°C16.2°C2 mm20%3.4 m/s7.7
200335.7°C27.5°C19.2°C42.1°C12.2°C5 mm24%3.9 m/s7.3
200237.2°C27.8°C18.5°C43.1°C11.0°C0 mm15%3.5 m/s8
200133.9°C26.0°C18.1°C38.5°C12.1°C39 mm33%3.3 m/s6.7
200033.5°C26.2°C19.0°C39.2°C11.8°C49 mm41%3.5 m/s6.5
199936.4°C28.7°C21.0°C41.0°C12.9°C16 mm32%3.4 m/s7.1
199835.4°C27.8°C20.2°C41.9°C15.5°C52 mm38%3.9 m/s6.9
199736.4°C28.3°C20.3°C40.6°C15.1°C4 mm26%3.7 m/s7.8
1996 🌧️33.1°C26.0°C18.9°C39.0°C13.5°C58 mm47%3.7 m/s6.7
199533.2°C25.3°C17.5°C42.0°C10.0°C24 mm38%3.8 m/s7.4
199435.7°C27.5°C19.4°C40.9°C11.7°C5 mm24%3.7 m/s7.5
199335.3°C27.1°C18.9°C40.8°C11.6°C11 mm28%3.5 m/s7.2
199234.1°C25.9°C17.7°C38.7°C11.8°C14 mm29%3.6 m/s7.4
199137.4°C29.0°C20.6°C41.6°C15.8°C4 mm22%3.5 m/s7.8
199035.8°C27.5°C19.2°C42.0°C14.2°C7 mm26%3.4 m/s7.4
198936.6°C28.2°C19.7°C41.2°C12.3°C23 mm29%3.5 m/s7.2
1988 🔥39.0°C30.7°C22.3°C41.7°C18.6°C1 mm23%3.8 m/s7.8
198736.6°C27.8°C19.1°C42.7°C12.4°C4 mm22%3.6 m/s7.4
198633.9°C25.9°C17.9°C40.2°C12.5°C54 mm34%3 m/s7
198532.8°C24.9°C17.0°C38.5°C10.5°C45 mm37%3.3 m/s7.1
198433.9°C26.0°C18.2°C41.0°C13.7°C10 mm33%3.9 m/s7.1
198336.7°C28.6°C20.5°C42.7°C12.2°C2 mm24%3.6 m/s—
198234.6°C25.6°C16.6°C39.6°C8.0°C0 mm21%3.5 m/s—
198133.4°C25.6°C17.9°C38.4°C8.9°C21 mm33%3.9 m/s—

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

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Winton October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Winton in October?▼

The average high in October is around 35.7°C with lows near 19.5°C (mean 27.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Winton in October?▼

October averages 15 mm of rainfall in Winton, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 58 mm in 1996.

What was the hottest October on record in Winton?▼

The hottest October reached 44°C in 2018. The coldest dipped to 7.9°C in 2010.

Has October in Winton 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 3.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 34.3°C to 37.3°C and overnight lows from 18°C to 21.2°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Winton?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Winton and one of the drier months, so plan for around 35.7°C daytime highs and 19.5°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Winton?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Winton, averaging 27.6°C.

What should I pack for Winton in October?▼

For October in Winton, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 35.7°C and lows of 19.5°C.

Is Winton humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 29% — relatively dry.

How windy is Winton in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 3.6 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 4.1 m/s (2008).

Which October had the most rainfall in Winton?▼

The wettest October on record was 1996 with 58 mm. On average, October sees 15 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 Winton 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.