Port Douglas Weather Forecast
Port Douglas weather: 74°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Port Douglas is a city in Queensland. Port Douglas is known for reef and Daintree access. It has a population of about 3.500.
Right now it is 74°F (24°C) in Port Douglas with mainly clear. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 68°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Port Douglas is June, August, September, October and November. The climate is tropical. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 67°F.
Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 6.5°F below the 82°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Port Douglas today at 7.7/10. Gusts to 33 mph 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.
Weather in Port Douglas right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:26 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Port Douglas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 68° | 90% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 66° | 52% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 68° | 31% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 67° | 14% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 68° | 4% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 67° | 2% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 68° | 3% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 69° | 8% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 69° | 14% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 69° | 10% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 70° | 12% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 71° | 11% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 71° | 12% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 72° | 18% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 71° | 27% · 1,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 72° | 32% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
Climate in Port Douglas month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 77° | 20,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 85° | 77° | 11,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 84° | 76° | 24,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 82° | 74° | 8,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 79° | 72° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 77° | 69° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 76° | 67° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 67° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 70° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 82° | 72° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 84° | 75° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 85° | 76° | 29,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Port Douglas
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Port Douglas
Go in June, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Port Douglas?
Port Douglas is a city in Queensland. Its coordinates are -16.4834, 145.465. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Port Douglas right now?
It is currently 74°F (24°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Port Douglas?
June, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Port Douglas, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Port Douglas in?
Port Douglas observes Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00). The local time is 6:26 AM.
How many people live in Port Douglas?
Port Douglas has a population of approximately 3.500.
What are the top things to do in Port Douglas?
Popular options include Great Barrier Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 2, 2026 at 6:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
