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Mitchell
Mitchell railway station
Mitchell railway station
Queensland, Australia

Mitchell

Mitchell is a village in Queensland, Australia, 340 m above sea level. It has a population of about 835 (2021). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now17°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population835
Local time02:47
26.48° S, 147.97° EElevation 340 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4465
The year in Mitchellweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low28° / 15°
Rain this month38mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Mitchell at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in January

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

60 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

19 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 0.6 km

Weather in Mitchell

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct29°17°0.9 mm
Sat24 Oct28°19°15.5 mm
Sun25 Oct30°19°2.6 mm
Mon26 Oct29°20°
Tue27 Oct29°16°
Wed28 Oct24°15°2 mm
Thu29 Oct25°15°4 mm
Fri30 Oct24°13°
Sat31 Oct25°17°

When to go to Mitchell

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475261899295909392735551
High33°32°30°26°22°18°18°20°25°28°30°32°
Low22°21°19°15°11°8°6°8°12°15°18°21°
Rain (mm)636643343531231919386071
Wet days8983324336108

What's on in Mitchell

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

Monuments and museums in Mitchell

All monuments

More museums: Booringa Heritage Museum

Outdoors around Mitchell

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

Major Mitchell Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.8 km
Mitchell Golf CourseGolf courses
1.2 km
Mitchell Showgrounds - Camp Area Special Events / By Prior ApprovalCamp sites
1.3 km

Nature around Mitchell

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 Mitchell

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Mitchell

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

Mitchell from above

Postal code

4465

Getting to Mitchell

Roma AirportRMA
80 km
Charleville AirportCTL
171 km
MitchellRailway station
0.6 km

Places near Mitchell

Places with a climate like Mitchell

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mitchell?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mitchell.
What is the hottest month in Mitchell?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Mitchell?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mitchell?
November is the wettest month with about 60 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mitchell?
The postal code of Mitchell is 4465.