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Ellesmere

Ellesmere is a locality in Queensland, Australia, 510 m above sea level. It has a population of about 334 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population334
Local time05:17
26.73° S, 151.74° EElevation 510 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4610
The year in Ellesmereweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low25° / 13°
Rain this month66mm
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Ellesmere 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 monthJanuary

87 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

30 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 15 km

Weather in Ellesmere

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°18°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct29°16°
Wed28 Oct25°17°2.2 mm
Thu29 Oct24°15°0.6 mm
Fri30 Oct22°13°
Sat31 Oct23°13°
Sun1 Nov25°13°
Mon2 Nov28°15°2.2 mm
Tue3 Nov27°17°13.5 mm

When to go to Ellesmere

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score526164838187809289776555
High29°28°26°24°20°17°17°19°23°25°27°28°
Low18°18°17°14°11°9°7°8°11°13°15°17°
Rain (mm)8797584448383730366681116
Wet days131113784645101213

What's on in Ellesmere

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

Monuments and museums in Ellesmere

All monuments

Outdoors around Ellesmere

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
Apex Park Caravan StopoverCamp sites
0.3 km
Kumbia Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.6 km
Kumbia Golf CourseGolf courses
0.6 km

Nature around Ellesmere

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 Ellesmere

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Ellesmere

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

Ellesmere from above

Postal code

4610

Getting to Ellesmere

Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKY
75 km
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTB
92 km
Sunshine Coast AirportMCY
134 km

Places near Ellesmere

Places with a climate like Ellesmere

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ellesmere?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ellesmere.
What is the hottest month in Ellesmere?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Ellesmere?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ellesmere?
January is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ellesmere?
The postal code of Ellesmere is 4610.