What’s the climate like in Port Douglas?
The current climate in Port Douglas 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 19°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Port Douglas in recent years was 41°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in July 2022.
On average, Port Douglas receives 2273 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Port Douglas?
The best time to visit Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas. 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.
Climate Table of Port Douglas
The climate table of Port Douglas 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 574 | 445 | 364 | 154 | 71 | 50 | 54 | 31 | 27 | 72 | 54 | 377 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January, February, November and December
- Lowest temperature: 26°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 2273 mm per year, averaging 189 mm per month
- Driest months: 27 mm in September, 31 mm in August and 50 mm in June
- Wettest months: 574 mm in January, 445 mm in February and 377 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Port Douglas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Port Douglas, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Port Douglas
This graph shows how much rainfall Port Douglas, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Port Douglas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Port Douglas, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Port Douglas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Port Douglas, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Port Douglas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Port Douglas, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Port Douglas by Month
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