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Paynton Downs

Paynton Downs is a locality in Queensland, Australia. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:38
22.60° S, 140.17° EElevation 194 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
The year in Paynton Downsweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low34° / 20°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Paynton Downs at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month37°C

Average high in December

Coolest month10°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

62 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 45 km

Weather in Paynton Downs

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct34°22°
Tue27 Oct37°25°3.8 mm
Wed28 Oct32°23°5.8 mm
Thu29 Oct33°24°
Fri30 Oct35°24°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct37°24°
Sun1 Nov39°26°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov41°28°
Tue3 Nov42°29°

When to go to Paynton Downs

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score4146477493100989876595141
High37°37°35°31°26°23°22°25°30°34°36°37°
Low26°25°23°19°15°11°10°12°16°20°23°25°
Rain (mm)62461616137846133240
Wet days755110101237

What's on in Paynton Downs

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

Monuments and museums in Paynton Downs

All monuments

Nature around Paynton Downs

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 Paynton Downs

Eclipses and meteor showers

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 12 · 13 km

Fossils in Australia
Cambrian · 12

Formations around the town

Trilobites · 63Caznaia, Koldinioidia, Hapsidocare, Sigmakainella, Prosaukia, Atratebia, Atopasaphus, Plecteuloma, Ceronocare, Pagodia (Lotosoides), Pagodia, Wuhuia

Towns and villages around Paynton Downs

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

Places near Paynton Downs

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Paynton Downs?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paynton Downs.
What is the hottest month in Paynton Downs?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Paynton Downs?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paynton Downs?
January is the wettest month with about 62 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.