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The climate of Cooktown

The current climate in Cooktown features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 26°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cooktown, Australia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Cooktown in recent years was 43°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in July 2022.

Rainfall amount

On average, Cooktown receives 2195 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Cooktown?

The best time to visit Cooktown for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cooktown. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Cooktown

The climate table of Cooktown shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 32 32 31 30 28 27 26 27 29 30 32 32
Temp. min (°C) 25 24 24 23 22 20 19 19 21 22 24 25
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Precipitation (mm) 476 670 472 186 50 30 23 18 14 18 31 207
UV Index 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 8 9 10 10 9

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Cooktown, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Cooktown

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Yearly Temperature in Cooktown

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cooktown, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Cooktown

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Cooktown

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cooktown, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Cooktown

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Average weather in Cooktown by month

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