Frost Dates for Rundle Island, QLD

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

-23.53°N, 151.28°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 12a

Avg. annual minimum: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Aw Tropical Savanna (Dry Winter)

Hot year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry winter allows for seasonal planting. Drought-tolerant crops do well in the dry season; the wet season supports lush growth.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

15° 20° 25° 30°
26°
High: 28°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Jan
26°
High: 28°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Feb
26°
High: 27°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Mar
24°
High: 26°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 22°C
Apr
21°
High: 23°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
May
19°
High: 21°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 17°C
Jun
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Jul
19°
High: 21°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 17°C
Aug
21°
High: 23°C
Avg: 21°C
Low: 19°C
Sep
23°
High: 25°C
Avg: 23°C
Low: 21°C
Oct
24°
High: 26°C
Avg: 24°C
Low: 23°C
Nov
26°
High: 28°C
Avg: 26°C
Low: 24°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13.5h13h12h11.5h11h10.5h10.5h11h12h12.5h13h13.5h
Jan: 5:21 AM – 6:39 PM · 13h 18m
Feb: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM · 12h 47m
Mar: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Apr: 6:17 AM – 5:43 PM · 11h 27m
May: 6:34 AM – 5:26 PM · 10h 52m
Jun: 6:43 AM – 5:17 PM · 10h 33m
Jul: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 41m
Aug: 6:25 AM – 5:35 PM · 11h 11m
Sep: 6:04 AM – 5:56 PM · 11h 52m
Oct: 5:43 AM – 6:17 PM · 12h 34m
Nov: 5:25 AM – 6:35 PM · 13h 10m
Dec: 5:17 AM – 6:43 PM · 13h 27m
Daylight Longest: 13h 27m · Shortest: 10h 33m

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