Attraction in Cairns

Great Barrier Reef Климат and Average Погода

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

⛅ 26°C now🕔 7:39 PM local📅 Best: сентябрь, октябрь and ноябрь

Климат in Great Barrier Reef month by month

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

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
МесяцAvg highAvg lowДождьfallRating
январь29°27°489 mm★★☆☆☆
февраль29°27°436 mm★★☆☆☆
март29°27°275 mm★★☆☆☆
апрель27°26°95 mm★★★★☆
май26°24°52 mm★★★★☆
июнь25°23°47 mm★★★★☆
июль24°22°39 mm★★★★☆
август24°22°56 mm★★★★☆
сентябрь25°23°32 mm★★★★☆
октябрь26°24°12 mm★★★★★
ноябрь27°26°33 mm★★★★★
декабрь28°27°253 mm★★★☆☆

Климат type: Tropical. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef

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

Hottest day31°Cянв 18, 2025
Coldest night18°Cиюл 18, 2024
Wettest day250 mmфев 2, 2025

How Great Barrier Reef compares и nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Great Barrier Reef.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Great Barrier Reef0 km26°Cabout the same1819 mm
Whitehaven Beach262 km24°C2°C cooler1549 mm
Port Douglas311 km25°C1°C cooler3038 mm

Лучшее время для посещения Great Barrier Reef

Go in сентябрь, октябрь and ноябрь. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: январь, февраль and март - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★☆☆☆
февраль★★☆☆☆
март★★☆☆☆
апрель★★★★☆
май★★★★☆
июнь★★★★☆
июль★★★★☆
август★★★★☆
сентябрь★★★★☆
октябрь★★★★★
ноябрь★★★★★
декабрь★★★☆☆

What this means for Great Barrier Reef

Compared и normal

Today is about average for октябрь. The forecast high of 27°C is in line и the 26°C typical for this month.

Дождь chance explained

Дождь is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Путешествия and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in декабрь до февраль.

Worth knowing

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

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • всglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid январь, февраль and март - historically the least comfortable months here.

Краткое содержание

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

Сейчас температура 26°C (79°F) in Great Barrier Reef и Переменная облачность. Ощущается как 30°C. Сегодня температура от 26°C до 27°C. Вероятность осадков — 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - Отлично — можно отправляться.

Лучшее время для посещения Great Barrier Reef is сентябрь, октябрь and ноябрь. Климат — tropical. январь, февраль and март tend до be the least comfortable months. февраль is the warmest month и average highs near 29°C, while август is the coldest и lows near 22°C.

Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

Проще говоря. Today is about average for октябрь. The forecast high of 27°C is in line и the 26°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 7 AM до 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 9.3/10. 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.

Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef

ТипAttraction
CityCairns
СтранаАвстралия
КонтинентОкеания
Координаты18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992)
Known forthe world's largest coral reef system
Местное время7:39 PM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsсентябрь, октябрь and ноябрь
КлиматTropical

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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 Океания.

What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef сейчас?

It is currently 26°C (79°F) и Переменная облачность. Влажность is 82% and wind is 14 km/h.

When is the best time до visit Great Barrier Reef?

сентябрь, октябрь and ноябрь offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. январь, февраль and март 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 7:39 PM.

What are the top things до 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.
Прогноз and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Качество воздуха and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Климат 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 октябрь 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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