Great Barrier Reef Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| März | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★★★★ |
| Dezember | 28° | 27° | 253 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Tropical. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Great Barrier Reef compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit 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 März – 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 25°C is in line mit the 26°C typical for this month.
A 36% 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 Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What und pack, what und skip
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and März – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
Aktuell sind es 24°C (75°F) in Great Barrier Reef mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 24°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 23°C und 25°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 36%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.3/10 – gute bedingungen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Great Barrier Reef is September, Oktober and November. Das Klima ist tropical. Januar, Februar and März sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 29°C, während August ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 22°C.
Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for Oktober. The forecast high of 25°C is in line mit the 26°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 8.5/10. 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
| Typ | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cairns |
| Land | Australien |
| Kontinent | Ozeanien |
| Koordinaten | 18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992) |
| Known for | the world's largest coral reef system |
| Ortszeit | 9:33 PM (UTC+10:00) |
| Beste Monate | 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 Ozeanien.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef jetzt?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 75% and wind is 22 km/h.
When is the best time und 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 März 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 Ortszeit is 9:33 PM.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
