Great Barrier Reef Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Great Barrier Reef month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 29° | 27° | 489 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 29° | 27° | 436 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 28° | 27° | 275 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 27° | 26° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 26° | 24° | 52 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 25° | 23° | 47 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 24° | 22° | 39 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augusti | 24° | 22° | 56 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 25° | 23° | 19 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 26° | 24° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| november | 27° | 26° | 33 mm | ★★★★★ |
| december | 28° | 27° | 253 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimat type: Tropical. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef
Högest 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka 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 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.
Vindbyar och 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 december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What och pack, what och skip
- sönglasses, 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 januari, februari and mars - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.
Just nu är det 23°C (73°F) in Great Barrier Reef med klart. Det känns som 20°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 23°C och 24°C. Risken för nederbörd är 81%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - godtagbart — planera efter vädret.
Bästa tiden att besöka Great Barrier Reef is september, oktober and november. Klimatet är tropical. januari, februari and mars tend och be the least comfortable months. februari is the warmest month med average highs near 29°C, while augusti is the coldest med lows near 22°C.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Enkelt förklarat. 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 och be outside is roughly 1 PM och 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. Vindbyar och 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
| Typ | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cairns |
| Land | Australien |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992) |
| Known for | the world's largest coral reef system |
| Lokal tid | 1:43 PM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | september, oktober and november |
| Klimat | Tropical |
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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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef just nu?
It is currently 23°C (73°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 67% and wind is 36 km/h.
When is the best time och 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 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 1:43 PM.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 1:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
