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Magnetic Island in October

Great month. Inside Magnetic Island's best window: May–Oct (dry, calm water).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
29°C (84°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Magnetic Island

Inside Magnetic Island's best window: May–Oct (dry, calm water).

Is another month better than October?

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

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Magnetic IslandHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °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 Magnetic Island, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 29 °C (84 °F)

    May: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 5 (better)

    May: 6

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Inside Magnetic Island's best window: May–Oct (dry, calm water).

May: Inside Magnetic Island's best window: May–Oct (dry, calm water).

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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