When is the best time to go to Port Douglas
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Douglas, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Port Douglas
Port Douglas weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Douglas are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 424mm | 7.1hrs | 13.8hrs | 29°C |
Very hot and very wet weather often prevails in Port Douglas during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Douglas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Port Douglas and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 424mm 16.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 417mm | 6.4hrs | 13.4hrs | 29°C |
February in Port Douglas is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Douglas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Port Douglas and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 417mm 16.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 402mm | 6.6hrs | 12.9hrs | 29°C |
The weather in March in Port Douglas is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Douglas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Port Douglas and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 402mm 15.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 205mm | 7hrs | 12.5hrs | 28°C |
Port Douglas's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Douglas.
April is in the fall / autumn in Port Douglas and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 80mm | 6.9hrs | 12.1hrs | 26°C |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Port Douglas and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Douglas.
May is in the fall / autumn in Port Douglas and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 46mm | 8hrs | 13.8hrs | 25°C |
The climate in Port Douglas during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Douglas, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Port Douglas and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 29mm | 7.7hrs | 13.4hrs | 24°C |
July in Port Douglas is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Douglas, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Port Douglas and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 27mm | 8.5hrs | 12.9hrs | 24°C |
The weather in August in Port Douglas is characteristically hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Douglas, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Port Douglas and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 33mm | 8.7hrs | 12.5hrs | 25°C |
Port Douglas's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Douglas, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Port Douglas and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 40mm | 9.1hrs | 12.1hrs | 26°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Port Douglas and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Douglas.
October is in the spring in Port Douglas and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 108mm | 8.7hrs | 13.8hrs | 27°C |
Hot and damp weather often prevails in Port Douglas during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Douglas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Port Douglas and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Douglas weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 186mm | 8.1hrs | 13.4hrs | 28°C |
December in Port Douglas is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Douglas for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Port Douglas and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Douglas with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Port Douglas weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | August | 27mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 424mm 16.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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