Great Barrier Reef Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 26° | 24° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 25° | 23° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 24° | 22° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 24° | 22° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 25° | 23° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 26° | 24° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 27° | 26° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| desember | 28° | 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.
How Great Barrier Reef compares med 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 |
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.
What this means for Great Barrier Reef
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.
A 81% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
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.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- 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
- 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.
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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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
