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Athol
Queensland, Australia

Athol

Athol is a locality in Queensland, Australia, 529 m above sea level. It has a population of about 139 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now18°C
Best timeApr · Aug–Sep
Population139
Local time18:41
27.61° S, 151.75° EElevation 529 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4350
The year in Atholweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low25° / 13°
Rain this month62mm
Best timeApr · Aug–Sep

Best: Apr · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Athol at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

85 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

33 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 11 km

Weather in Athol

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct23°18°13 mm
Sun25 Oct24°17°16.8 mm
Mon26 Oct27°18°7.1 mm
Tue27 Oct26°16°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct25°15°
Thu29 Oct25°13°
Fri30 Oct21°15°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct18°16°14.1 mm
Sun1 Nov21°15°7.4 mm
Mon2 Nov22°17°13.2 mm

When to go to Athol

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score536667878487799390796961
High29°28°27°24°20°17°16°18°22°25°26°28°
Low18°18°16°14°11°7°6°7°10°13°15°17°
Rain (mm)85105595451403933366293118
Wet days1391267353491111

What's on in Athol

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

Monuments and museums in Athol

All monuments

Outdoors around Athol

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Toowoomba Showgrounds Caravan ParkCamp sites
2.1 km
Federation ParkCamp sites
3.7 km
Eustondale Golf CourseGolf courses
5 km
Terminal Viewing AreaViewpoints
6.4 km
Cecil Plains - Aircraft Viewing AreaViewpoints
7.2 km

Nature around Athol

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 Athol

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Athol

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

Athol from above

Postal code

4350

Getting to Athol

Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTB
6.7 km
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKY
22 km
Brisbane International AirportBNE
137 km
DownsSteam Drayton StationRailway station
16 km
OakeyRailway station
20 km
ToowoombaRailway station
20 km

Places near Athol

Places with a climate like Athol

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Athol?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Athol.
What is the hottest month in Athol?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Athol?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Athol?
January is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Athol?
The postal code of Athol is 4350.