Great Barrier Reef Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 26° | 24° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 25° | 23° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 24° | 22° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 24° | 22° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 25° | 23° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octubre | 26° | 24° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| noviembre | 27° | 26° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| diciembre | 28° | 27° | 253 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Tropical. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Great Barrier Reef compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Great Barrier Reef
Go in septiembre, octubre and noviembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and marzo – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Barrier Reef
Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 26°C is in line con the 26°C typical for this month.
A 10% 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 diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and marzo – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
Ahora mismo hay 26°C (79°F) in Great Barrier Reef con cubierto. La sensación térmica es de 28°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 25°C a 26°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 10%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.1/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Great Barrier Reef is septiembre, octubre and noviembre. El clima es tropical. enero, febrero and marzo suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. febrero es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 29°C, mientras agosto es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 22°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for octubre. The forecast high of 26°C is in line con the 26°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 9.1/10. 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.
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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 Oceanía.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef ahora mismo?
It is currently 26°C (79°F) con cubierto. Humedad is 77% and wind is 20 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Great Barrier Reef?
septiembre, octubre and noviembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. enero, febrero and marzo 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 hora local is 3:02 PM.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 octubre 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
