Best Time en Visit Great Barrier Reef
Beste reistijd Great Barrier Reef: september, oktober and november. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Great Barrier Reef
Go in september, oktober and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and maart – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 26° | 24° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 25° | 23° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 24° | 22° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 24° | 22° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 25° | 23° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 26° | 24° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 27° | 26° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 28° | 27° | 253 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Tropical. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Great Barrier Reef compares met 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 |
What en pack, what en skip
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and maart – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
Op dit moment is het 24°C (75°F) in Great Barrier Reef met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 26°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 23°C en 24°C. De kans op neerslag is 27%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.8/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Great Barrier Reef is september, oktober and november. Het klimaat is tropical. januari, februari and maart zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 29°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond 22°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is in line met the 26°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 9/10. 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.
Weer in Great Barrier Reef nu
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 10:38 AM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 25° / 24°
Overwegend helder · 4% rain · wind 17 km/h
⛅ 25° / 24°
Gedeeltelijk bewolkt · 6% rain · wind 22 km/h
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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 Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef nu?
It is currently 24°C (75°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 76% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Great Barrier Reef?
september, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. januari, februari and maart 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 lokale tijd is 10:38 AM.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 6, 2026 at 10:38 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
