Geography of Great Barrier Reef
Geography of Great Barrier Reef: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Great Barrier Reef
Great Barrier Reef is 0 mi to the north, Cairns is 158 mi to the north-west, Whitehaven Beach is 163 mi to the south-east and Port Douglas is 193 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992)
Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef
Summary
Great Barrier Reef is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Australia. Great Barrier Reef is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the largest coral reef ecosystem.
Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Great Barrier Reef with clear sky. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 72°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef is September, October and November. The climate is tropical. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 72°F.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 3.2°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 8.3/10. 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.
Climate in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84° | 81° | 19,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 84° | 80° | 17,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 83° | 80° | 10,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 81° | 78° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 79° | 76° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 73° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 75° | 72° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 75° | 72° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 78° | 76° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 81° | 78° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 83° | 80° | 10,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Barrier Reef?
Great Barrier Reef is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Australia. Its coordinates are -18.2871, 147.6992. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 73% and wind is 16 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Barrier Reef?
September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March 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 8:28 PM.
What are the top things to 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 (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
