Great Barrier Reef Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 26° | 24° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 25° | 23° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 24° | 22° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 24° | 22° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 25° | 23° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| október | 26° | 24° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| nóvember | 27° | 26° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| desember | 28° | 27° | 253 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Tropical. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Barrier Reef compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Great Barrier Reef
Go in september, október and nóvember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and mars - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Barrier Reef
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 24°C is in line með 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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Hátt-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-vísitala peaks at 9.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and mars - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
Núna er hitinn 24°C (75°F) in Great Barrier Reef með að mestu heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera 27°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 23°C til 24°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Great Barrier Reef is september, október and nóvember. Loftslagið er tropical. janúar, febrúar and mars tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 29°C, while ágúst is the coldest með lows near 22°C.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 24°C is in line með the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 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.
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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 Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef núna?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) með að mestu heiðskýrt. Raki is 75% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Great Barrier Reef?
september, október and nóvember offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. janúar, febrúar and mars 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 8:15 PM.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
