Port Lincoln — Water Temperature in October

Water Temperature Range

12°C

minimum

15°C

average

18°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for October

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

	2025	2024	2023	2022
OCT 1	15°C	14°C	15°C	15°C
OCT 2	15°C	14°C	15°C	15°C
OCT 3	15°C	14°C	16°C	14°C
OCT 4	15°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
OCT 5	15°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
OCT 6	15°C	14°C	14°C	14°C
OCT 7	15°C	16°C	14°C	14°C
OCT 8	15°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
OCT 9	15°C	14°C	15°C	14°C
OCT 10	15°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
OCT 11	14°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
OCT 12	14°C	14°C	15°C	13°C
OCT 13	15°C	16°C	16°C	13°C
OCT 14	15°C	16°C	15°C	13°C
OCT 15	15°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
OCT 16	16°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
OCT 17	16°C	16°C	16°C	14°C
OCT 18	16°C	15°C	16°C	14°C
OCT 19	16°C	16°C	16°C	13°C
OCT 20	16°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 21	16°C	15°C	16°C	14°C
OCT 22	16°C	16°C	16°C	14°C
OCT 23	16°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 24	16°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 25	16°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 26	15°C	15°C	16°C	14°C
OCT 27	16°C	16°C	17°C	15°C
OCT 28	16°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
OCT 29	17°C	17°C	16°C	17°C
OCT 30	16°C	15°C	16°C	17°C
OCT 31	16°C	15°C	16°C	17°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Port Lincoln in October

Average Day Air Temperature

20°C

Average Night Air Temperature

10°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

38 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

13 hrs

Sunshine per Day

8 hrs

Average Wind Speed

18 km/h

Average Humidity

53%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.