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Queensland, Australia

Zelma

Zelma is a locality in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now25°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population–
Local time18:36
21.36° S, 149.31° EElevation 12 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4737
The year in Zelmaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low26° / 21°
Rain this month41mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep

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

Zelma at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month15°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

255 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

24 mm of rain

Warmest sea28°C

February

Monuments nearby8+

within 28 km

Weather in Zelma

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct28°24°
Mon26 Oct27°23°
Tue27 Oct27°23°0.9 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°2.7 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°16.8 mm
Fri30 Oct26°23°9.4 mm
Sat31 Oct26°23°
Sun1 Nov26°22°
Mon2 Nov27°22°
Tue3 Nov28°23°

When to go to Zelma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score505156677289869195797254
High29°28°28°26°24°22°21°22°24°26°27°29°
Low24°24°23°22°19°16°15°16°18°21°22°24°
Rain (mm)255335185131885836332441115184
Wet days181817131256427813
Sea28°28°28°26°24°22°21°21°23°25°26°28°

What's on in Zelma

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

Monuments and museums in Zelma

All monuments

Nature around Zelma

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 Zelma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Zelma

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

Postal code

4737

Places near Zelma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zelma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zelma.
What is the hottest month in Zelma?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Zelma?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zelma?
January is the wettest month with about 255 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Zelma?
The sea is warmest in February at about 28°C and coolest in July at about 21°C.
What is the postal code of Zelma?
The postal code of Zelma is 4737.