Lightning Ridge Weather in October

What's the weather like in Lightning Ridge (New South Wales) in October 2024?

The climate in Lightning Ridge during October can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

October is in the spring in Lightning Ridge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Lightning Ridge weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Nightly temperature 13.4°C 56°F
Average temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Daily sunshine 10.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 41 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 20.7°C 69.2°F
Humidity 39%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lightning Ridge with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Lightning Ridge

Lightning Ridge average temperature in October

October rainfall

Lightning Ridge average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Lightning Ridge average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lightning Ridge in October 2024.

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Lightning Ridge weather stats

Lightning Ridge weather statistics
Hottest month: January 34.5°C 94.1°F
Driest month: September 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: September 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Wettest month: January 74mm 2.9ins
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