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Queensland, Australia

Gatton

Gatton is a small town in Queensland, Australia. It has a population of about 6,852 (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
Population6,852
Local time02:29
27.56° S, 152.28° EElevation 110 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4343
The year in Gattonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low27° / 15°
Rain this month58mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Gatton at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in January

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

58 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

26 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Gatton

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°19°42.3 mm
Mon26 Oct31°20°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct31°18°
Wed28 Oct29°16°
Thu29 Oct27°15°
Fri30 Oct24°17°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct20°18°21.9 mm
Sun1 Nov23°17°20.5 mm
Mon2 Nov23°17°20 mm

When to go to Gatton

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score465156797689869086696148
High30°29°28°25°22°19°19°21°24°27°28°30°
Low20°20°18°16°13°10°9°9°12°15°17°19°
Rain (mm)82104585153383226305894106
Wet days1413159105646101214

What's on in Gatton

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

Monuments and museums in Gatton

All monuments

More museums: Queensland Transport Museum

Outdoors around Gatton

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
Gatton Jubilee Golf ClubGolf courses
1.1 km
Gatton Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.2 km
Lake Dyer Caravan & Camping GroundCamp sites
1.5 km
Laidley Golf ClubGolf courses
2.3 km
Schultz LookoutViewpoints
5.8 km

Nature around Gatton

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 Gatton

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Gatton

Tropical storm archive

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km

Fossils in Australia
Permian · 1

Towns and villages around Gatton

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

Gatton from above

Postal code

4343

Getting to Gatton

Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTB
48 km
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKY
56 km
Brisbane International AirportBNE
85 km
GattonRailway station
0.5 km
LaidleyRailway station
14 km
HelidonRailway station
15 km

Places near Gatton

Places with a climate like Gatton

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gatton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gatton.
What is the hottest month in Gatton?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Gatton?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gatton?
March is the wettest month with about 58 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Gatton?
The postal code of Gatton is 4343.