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Cassowary Coast
Cassowary Coast
Queensland, Australia

Sundown

Sundown is a locality in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 145 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now22°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population145
Local time02:09
17.49° S, 146.02° EElevation 27 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4860
The year in Sundownweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low27° / 21°
Rain this month116mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct

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

Sundown at a glance

Best time to visitAug–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in December

Coolest month17°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

566 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

101 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Monuments nearby8+

within 12 km

Weather in Sundown

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct28°22°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°21°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°21°
Mon26 Oct30°21°
Tue27 Oct30°23°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct28°23°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°23°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°

When to go to Sundown

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424148576375777981806946
High29°29°28°26°25°23°22°23°25°27°28°29°
Low24°24°23°22°20°18°17°17°19°21°23°24°
Rain (mm)566605588448310165164125101116202280
Wet days232322171599885717
Sea29°29°28°27°26°24°23°23°25°26°27°28°

What's on in Sundown

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

Monuments and museums in Sundown

All monuments

Nature around Sundown

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 Sundown

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Sundown

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

Postal code

4860

Places near Sundown

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sundown?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sundown.
What is the hottest month in Sundown?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Sundown?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sundown?
January is the wettest month with about 566 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Sundown?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.
What is the postal code of Sundown?
The postal code of Sundown is 4860.