Town in Queensland, Australia
Port Douglas weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Port Douglas
May–Oct is dry, sunny and stinger-free. Nov–Apr is hot, humid and wet, with cyclone risk and box jellyfish and crocodile warnings.
Port Douglas weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan29°364 mm
- Feb29°384 mm
- Mar28°406 mm
- Apr27°179 mm
- May26°82 mm
- Jun25°54 mm
- Jul24°40 mm
- Aug25°26 mm
- Sep26°28 mm
- Oct28°54 mm
- Nov29°75 mm
- Dec30°185 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C85°F | 26°C78°F | 364 mm | 84% | Very wet |
| February | 29°C85°F | 26°C79°F | 384 mm | 85% | Very wet |
| March | 28°C83°F | 25°C78°F | 406 mm | 86% | Very wet |
| April | 27°C81°F | 24°C75°F | 179 mm | 84% | Rainy |
| May | 26°C79°F | 22°C72°F | 82 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 21°C70°F | 54 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C76°F | 20°C68°F | 40 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C77°F | 20°C68°F | 26 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| September | 26°C80°F | 21°C71°F | 28 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| October | 28°C82°F | 23°C73°F | 54 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| November | 29°C84°F | 24°C75°F | 75 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| December | 30°C86°F | 25°C77°F | 185 mm | 78% | Rainy |
Best months across Australia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | Jan (25°C) |
| Melbourne | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Brisbane | Apr–Sep | Jan (29°C) |
| Gold Coast | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Perth | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Feb (27°C) |
| Cairns | Jun–Oct | Dec (32°C) |
| Byron Bay | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Adelaide | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Hobart | Dec–Mar | Jan (22°C) |
| Bondi Beach | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Whitsundays | May–Oct | Dec (29°C) |
| Uluru | May–Sep | Jan (39°C) |
| Noosa | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (27°C) |
| Darwin | May–Sep | Oct (33°C) |
| Blue Mountains | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (28°C) |
| Sunshine Coast | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (28°C) |
| Great Ocean Road | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | Feb (19°C) |
| K'gari | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Feb (27°C) |
| Port Douglas | May–Oct | Dec (30°C) |
| Fremantle | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Feb (27°C) |
| Canberra | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Margaret River | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Feb (24°C) |
| Broome | May–Sep | Nov (39°C) |
| Newcastle | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Alice Springs | Apr–Sep | Jan (38°C) |
| Launceston | Nov–Mar | Jan (26°C) |
| Manly | Nov–Mar | Jan (26°C) |
| Magnetic Island | May–Sep | Feb (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Port Douglas?
May–Oct. May–Oct is dry, sunny and stinger-free. Nov–Apr is hot, humid and wet, with cyclone risk and box jellyfish and crocodile warnings.
When is the rainy season in Port Douglas?
Rain peaks in March with about 406 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Dec–Apr.
What is the hottest month in Port Douglas?
December, with average highs of 30°C (86°F).
How cold does Port Douglas get?
The coolest nights are in July, averaging 20°C (68°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Tourism Port Douglas Daintree
- Cairns Airport
- Queensland Parks: Daintree National Park
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.8°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.