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Horn Island in October

Great month. Inside Horn Island's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Horn Island

Inside Horn Island's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

Is another month better than October?

No other month rates higher than October for Horn Island in this guide.

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Horn IslandHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Horn Island, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    May: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 5 (better)

    May: 8

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Inside Horn Island's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

May: Inside Horn Island's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

Horn Island: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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