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Queensland, Australia

Alton Downs

Alton Downs is a village in Queensland, Australia. It has a population of about 1,324 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,324
Local time11:55
23.30° S, 150.35° EElevation 21 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4702
The year in Alton Downsweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
October: high / low30° / 18°
Rain this month42mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Alton Downs at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in January

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

76 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

24 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 14 km

Weather in Alton Downs

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Showers · wind 16 km/h · humidity 67%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct28°21°13.6 mm
Mon26 Oct32°22°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct33°23°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct32°23°27.8 mm
Thu29 Oct28°21°13.2 mm
Fri30 Oct28°20°
Sat31 Oct27°19°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov27°18°
Mon2 Nov30°19°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov31°19°

When to go to Alton Downs

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404547698190909383655646
High32°31°30°28°25°22°22°24°27°30°31°32°
Low23°23°21°19°16°13°12°12°15°18°20°22°
Rain (mm)106131765345422527244266121
Wet days1312138844337911

What's on in Alton Downs

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Alton Downs

All monuments

Nature around Alton Downs

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Alton Downs

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Alton Downs

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Alton Downs

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Alton Downs from above

Postal code

4702

Getting to Alton Downs

Rockhampton AirportROK
16 km
Gladstone AirportGLT
109 km
Thangool AirportTHG
135 km
RockhamptonRailway station
19 km
Rockhampton Railway StationRailway station
19 km
Archer ParkRailway station
18 km

Places near Alton Downs

Places with a climate like Alton Downs

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Alton Downs?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alton Downs.
What is the hottest month in Alton Downs?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Alton Downs?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alton Downs?
March is the wettest month with about 76 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Alton Downs?
The postal code of Alton Downs is 4702.