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When to go · Charlotte Pass

Charlotte Pass in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jan–Mar for walks; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Jan–Mar for walks; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Charlotte PassHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 9 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 Charlotte Pass, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Jan: 6 °C (43 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 9

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 2

October: Outside the best window (Jan–Mar for walks; Jul–Aug for skiing). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

January: Inside Charlotte Pass's best window: Jan–Mar for walks; Jul–Aug for skiing.

Charlotte Pass: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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