Attraction in Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Rejser Guide

Great Barrier Reef travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time og visit, things og do and nearby places.

☀️ 23°C now🕔 8:11 AM local📅 Best: september, oktober and november

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 23°C (73°F) in Great Barrier Reef med klar himmel. Det føles som 20°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 23°C og 24°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 81%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.

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 slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 2.2°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 1 PM og 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Vindstød og 54 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Kort over Great Barrier Reef

Interactive map med nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Koordinater: 18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992)

Vejret i Great Barrier Reef lige nu

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23°C
Klar himmel · feels like 20°C
Luftfugtighed69%
Vind36 km/h ESE
Vindstød48 km/h
UV-indeks2.9 · Lav
Skydække5%
Tryk1024 hPa
SigtbarhedModerat · 5 km
Luftkvalitet55 · Moderat
Solopgang5:51 AM
Solnedgang6:06 PM
Måne🌖 Waning gibbous · 81%

Open-Meteo Updated 8:11 AM, okt 1 local time.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, okt 3

🌦️ 23° / 23°

Light drizzle · 15% rain · wind 35 km/h

sønday, okt 4

🌦️ 24° / 22°

Light drizzle · 18% rain · wind 28 km/h

Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef

TypeAttraction
CityCairns
LandAustralien
KontinentOceanien
Koordinater18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992)
Known forthe world's largest coral reef system
Lokal tid8:11 AM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsseptember, oktober and november
KlimaTropical

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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.

januar★★☆☆☆
februar★★☆☆☆
marts★★☆☆☆
april★★★★☆
maj★★★★☆
juni★★★★☆
juli★★★★☆
august★★★★☆
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★★
november★★★★★
december★★★☆☆

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • sønglasses, 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
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 54 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and marts - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 23°C (73°F) med klar himmel. Luftfugtighed is 69% and wind is 36 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 8:11 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kort tilesOpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 1, 2026 at 8:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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