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Great Barrier Reef Klima and Average Vær

Klima of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 23°C now🕔 10:02 AM local📅 Best: september, oktober and november

Klima in Great Barrier Reef month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmaijunjulaugsepoktnovdesLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar29°27°489 mm★★☆☆☆
februar29°27°436 mm★★☆☆☆
mars28°27°275 mm★★☆☆☆
april27°26°95 mm★★★★☆
mai26°24°52 mm★★★★☆
juni25°23°47 mm★★★★☆
juli24°22°39 mm★★★★☆
august24°22°56 mm★★★★☆
september25°23°19 mm★★★★★
oktober26°24°15 mm★★★★★
november27°26°33 mm★★★★★
desember28°27°253 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Tropical. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef

Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day31°Cjan 30, 2024
Coldest night18°Cjul 18, 2024
Wettest day250 mmfeb 2, 2025

How Great Barrier Reef compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Great Barrier Reef.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Great Barrier Reef0 km26°Cabout the same1809 mm
Whitehaven Beach262 km24°C2°C cooler1549 mm
Port Douglas311 km25°C1°C cooler3038 mm

Beste tid å besøke 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 mars - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★☆☆☆
februar★★☆☆☆
mars★★☆☆☆
april★★★★☆
mai★★★★☆
juni★★★★☆
juli★★★★☆
august★★★★☆
september★★★★★
oktober★★★★★
november★★★★★
desember★★★☆☆

What this means for Great Barrier Reef

Compared med normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 2.2°C below the 26°C typical for this month.

Regn chance explained

A 81% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Reiser and driving

Vindkast til 54 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C - an unusually even climate through the year.

What til pack, what til skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 54 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and mars - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sammendrag

Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.

Akkurat nå er det 23°C (73°F) in Great Barrier Reef med klar himmel. Det føles som 20°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 23°C til 24°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 81%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.

Beste tidspunkt å besøke Great Barrier Reef is september, oktober and november. Klimaet er tropical. januar, februar and mars tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 29°C, while august is the coldest med lows near 22°C.

Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 24°C is 2.2°C below the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. beach day is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 7.3/10. Vindkast til 54 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef

TypeAttraction
CityCairns
LandAustralia
KontinentOseania
Koordinater18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992)
Known forthe world's largest coral reef system
Lokal tid10:02 AM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsseptember, oktober and november
KlimaTropical

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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 Oseania.

What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef akkurat nå?

It is currently 23°C (73°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 67% and wind is 36 km/h.

When is the best time til 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 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 10:02 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Værmelding and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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