Great Barrier Reef المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| مارس | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أبريل | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ماي | 26° | 24° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 25° | 23° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 24° | 22° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 24° | 22° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 25° | 23° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أكتوبر | 26° | 24° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| نوفمبر | 27° | 26° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ديسمبر | 28° | 27° | 253 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: Tropical. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Barrier Reef compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Great Barrier Reef.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef | 0 km | 26°C | about the same | 1809 mm |
| Whitehaven Beach | 262 km | 24°C | 2°C cooler | 1549 mm |
| Port Douglas | 311 km | 25°C | 1°C cooler | 3038 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Great Barrier Reef
Go in سبتمبر, أكتوبر and نوفمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and مارس - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Barrier Reef
Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 24°C is 1.8°C below the 26°C typical for this month.
A 42% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What و pack, what و skip
- الأحدglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and مارس - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
درجة الحرارة الآن 22°C (72°F) in Great Barrier Reef مع light drizzle. المحسوسة 21°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 22°C و 24°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 42%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Great Barrier Reef is سبتمبر, أكتوبر and نوفمبر. المناخ tropical. يناير, فبراير and مارس tend و be the least comfortable months. فبراير is the warmest month مع average highs near 29°C, while أغسطس is the coldest مع lows near 22°C.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
باختصار. Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 24°C is 1.8°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 5 PM و 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 8.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef
| النوع | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cairns |
| الدولة | أستراليا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992) |
| Known for | the world's largest coral reef system |
| التوقيت المحلي | 12:07 PM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | سبتمبر, أكتوبر and نوفمبر |
| المناخ | Tropical |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Barrier Reef?
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Its coordinates are -18.2871, 147.6992. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef الآن?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) مع light drizzle. الرطوبة is 80% and wind is 31 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Great Barrier Reef?
سبتمبر, أكتوبر and نوفمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. يناير, فبراير and مارس are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Barrier Reef in?
Great Barrier Reef observes Etc/GMT-10 (UTC+10:00). The local time is 12:07 PM.
What are the top things و do in Great Barrier Reef?
Popular options include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 3, 2026 at 12:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





