When to go · Charters Towers
Charters Towers in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, cooler)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, cooler)). 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
- Charters TowersHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 4 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 Charters Towers, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Apr: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 4 (better)
Apr: 5
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 1
October: Outside the best window (Apr–Sep (dry, cooler)). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
April: Inside Charters Towers's best window: Apr–Sep (dry, cooler).
Charters Towers: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen