Great Barrier Reef Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marts | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 26° | 24° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 25° | 23° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 24° | 22° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 24° | 22° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 25° | 23° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 26° | 24° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 27° | 26° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 28° | 27° | 253 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Barrier Reef compares med 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 |
Bedste rejsetid Great Barrier Reef
Go in september, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and marts - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Barrier Reef
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is in line med the 26°C typical for this month.
A 27% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What og pack, what og skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Høj-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV-indeks peaks at 9.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and marts - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
Lige nu er det 24°C (75°F) in Great Barrier Reef med mest klart. Det føles som 27°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 23°C og 24°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Great Barrier Reef is september, oktober and november. Klimaet er tropical. januar, februar and marts tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 29°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 22°C.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is in line med the 26°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 7 AM og 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 8.7/10. 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
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cairns |
| Land | Australien |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992) |
| Known for | the world's largest coral reef system |
| Lokal tid | 2:47 PM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | september, oktober and november |
| Klima | 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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef lige nu?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 75% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Great Barrier Reef?
september, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. januar, februar and marts 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 2:47 PM.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
