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Best time to visit · Queensland, Australia
July – October are the best time to visit Port Douglas & Daintree on the climate data: September scores 96/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January – March, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 76°F to 86°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 73.9 in (1877 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 85°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 83°F28°C | 81°F27°C | 79°F26°C | 77°F25°C | 76°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 80°F27°C | 82°F28°C | 85°F29°C | 86°F30°C |
| Avg low | 78°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 78°F25°C | 75°F24°C | 72°F22°C | 70°F21°C | 68°F20°C | 69°F20°C | 71°F22°C | 73°F23°C | 75°F24°C | 78°F25°C |
| Rain | 14.3 in364 mm | 15.1 in384 mm | 16.0 in406 mm | 7.0 in179 mm | 3.2 in82 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 1.0 in26 mm | 1.1 in28 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 3.0 in75 mm | 7.3 in185 mm |
| Humidity | 84% | 85% | 86% | 84% | 81% | 80% | 77% | 74% | 73% | 74% | 75% | 78% |
| Cloud | 71% | 68% | 69% | 56% | 50% | 50% | 45% | 38% | 34% | 36% | 44% | 54% |
| Comfort | 41 | 42 | 44 | 63 | 80 | 84 | 90 | 94 | 96 | 89 | 79 | 56 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 148 m (486 ft), close to Port Douglas & Daintree's own ~14 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Port Douglas & Daintree (highs stay between 76°F and 86°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 77°F highs in June to 85°F by November. It's the driest half, with only about 10.9 in (277 mm) of rain, 15% of the year's total. June & July and November feel humid, with humidity near 80%. July – October are among the best-scoring months (season average 89/100).
Expect steady highs of 79–86°F (26–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 63.0 in (1600 mm) of rain, 85% of the year's total. December – May feel humid, with humidity near 84%. Comfort scores bottom out in January – March; the season averages 54/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 1 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: May – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
July – October are the best time to visit Port Douglas & Daintree on the climate data: September scores 96/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. May & June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January – March, mainly because of rain.
March is the wettest month, averaging about 16.0 in (406 mm) of rain. August is the driest, with about 1.0 in (26 mm). The yearly total is around 73.9 in (1877 mm).
July is the coldest, with average lows of 68°F (20°C) and highs of 76°F (25°C). The warmest is December, with average highs of 86°F (30°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 79% annually, and November – July combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is January – March, with about 45.4 in (1154 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is July – September, with about 3.7 in (94 mm).
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