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Breakaway

Breakaway is a locality in Queensland, Australia, 371 m above sea level. It has a population of about 187 (2021). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population187
Local time06:45
20.73° S, 139.53° EElevation 371 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4825
The year in Breakawayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low34° / 21°
Rain this month19mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Breakaway at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in December

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

115 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

3 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 173 km

Weather in Breakaway

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Partly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 76%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct35°24°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct32°22°6.1 mm
Wed28 Oct35°22°
Thu29 Oct36°23°5.7 mm
Fri30 Oct34°23°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct33°22°1.4 mm
Sun1 Nov35°23°
Mon2 Nov37°23°
Tue3 Nov40°28°
Wed4 Nov39°27°3.9 mm

When to go to Breakaway

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score293946729098979372544237
High35°35°34°31°27°24°23°26°31°34°35°36°
Low25°25°23°20°16°12°11°13°17°21°23°25°
Rain (mm)1151004814139635193875
Wet days1297111112479

What's on in Breakaway

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

Monuments and museums in Breakaway

All monuments

Nature around Breakaway

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 Breakaway

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Breakaway

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

Postal code

4825

Places near Breakaway

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Breakaway?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Breakaway.
What is the hottest month in Breakaway?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Breakaway?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Breakaway?
January is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Breakaway?
The postal code of Breakaway is 4825.