Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Cooktown with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cooktown in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Cooktown with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Cooktown will be around 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 12% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Cooktown. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cooktown in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
18 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Cooktown?
October is a fantastic month to be in Cooktown for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Cooktown in October
With 37°C, Cooktown hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Cooktown
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Cooktown, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Cooktown
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Cooktown, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Cooktown.
Daily UV Index in October in Cooktown
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Cooktown, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Cooktown Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Cooktown, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Cooktown Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Cooktown, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Cooktown
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cooktown. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Cooktown by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cooktown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
