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Queensland, Australia

Benarkin

Benarkin is a locality in Queensland, Australia, 431 m above sea level. It has a population of about 61 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population61
Local time16:38
26.88° S, 152.14° EElevation 431 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal codes4306, 4314
The year in Benarkinweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low25° / 13°
Rain this month72mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Benarkin at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

81 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

35 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 14 km

Weather in Benarkin

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°16°14.4 mm
Sat24 Oct20°17°31.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°18°10.9 mm
Mon26 Oct30°19°2.7 mm
Tue27 Oct26°17°
Wed28 Oct23°12°
Thu29 Oct23°10°
Fri30 Oct22°13°
Sat31 Oct24°14°
Sun1 Nov25°13°

When to go to Benarkin

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505262737084818986766252
High29°28°26°24°20°18°17°19°23°25°27°28°
Low18°18°17°14°11°8°7°8°11°13°15°17°
Rain (mm)107132815959463735417297135
Wet days16151711126756101314

What's on in Benarkin

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

Monuments and museums in Benarkin

All monuments

Outdoors around Benarkin

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
Blackbutt Golf ClubGolf courses
2.4 km
Harland ParkCamp sites
5.2 km
Clancy's Campground and Dayuse AreaCamp sites
10 km

Nature around Benarkin

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 Benarkin

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Benarkin

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

Benarkin from above

Postal codes

43064314

Getting to Benarkin

Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKY
71 km
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTB
83 km
Sunshine Coast AirportMCY
99 km

Places near Benarkin

Places with a climate like Benarkin

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Benarkin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Benarkin.
What is the hottest month in Benarkin?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Benarkin?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Benarkin?
March is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Benarkin?
Benarkin has 2 postal codes: 4306, 4314.