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Queensland, Australia

Orient

Orient is a locality in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population6
Local time10:02
18.80° S, 146.25° EElevation 9 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4850
The year in Orientweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low27° / 21°
Rain this month47mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Orient at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in December

Coolest month16°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

439 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

32 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Monuments nearby6+

within 26 km

Weather in Orient

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

14-day forecast
28°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct28°22°10 mm
Sat24 Oct29°22°5.5 mm
Sun25 Oct29°22°1.4 mm
Mon26 Oct29°22°
Tue27 Oct29°22°
Wed28 Oct30°24°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°24°3.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°23°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°24°
Sun1 Nov27°23°1 mm

When to go to Orient

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434451688489879292826849
High30°29°28°27°25°23°22°23°26°27°29°30°
Low25°24°24°22°20°17°16°17°19°21°23°24°
Rain (mm)398439256151693732333547127148
Wet days19201511756333713
Sea29°29°29°27°25°23°22°23°24°26°27°29°

What's on in Orient

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

Monuments and museums in Orient

All monuments

Nature around Orient

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 Orient

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Orient

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

Postal code

4850

Places near Orient

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Orient?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Orient.
What is the hottest month in Orient?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Orient?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Orient?
February is the wettest month with about 439 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Orient?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 22°C.
What is the postal code of Orient?
The postal code of Orient is 4850.