The weather in October in Port Douglas

It's hot in October in Port Douglas with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.

October is a good month to be in Port Douglas for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Port Douglas, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2021, Port Douglas reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Port Douglas is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 72 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in October for Port Douglas

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Port Douglas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Port Douglas New York
Average temperature 30°C 21°C
Max. temperature 32°C 26°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 72 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 9 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Port Douglas with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 23°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Port Douglas is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Port Douglas, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Port Douglas

Temperature in October in Port Douglas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Port Douglas, 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.

Daily Precipitation in October in Port Douglas

Total precipitation in October in Port Douglas over the years

Daily UV index in October in Port Douglas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Port Douglas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Port Douglas by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Port Douglas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.