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Port Douglas Weather Forecast

Port Douglas weather: 72°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 72°F now🕔 10:42 PM local📅 Best: June, August, October and November👥 3.500

14-day forecast for Port Douglas

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle77° / 69°51% · 0,1 in7 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌤️ Mainly clear78° / 68°0%5 mph8
Thu, Aug 27⛅ Partly cloudy79° / 69°1%8 mph8
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast77° / 70°10%11 mph8
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Drizzle75° / 69°24% · 0,1 in15 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌧️ Heavy drizzle74° / 67°61% · 0,2 in16 mph6
Mon, Aug 31🌧️ Heavy drizzle74° / 65°71% · 0,6 in13 mph6
Tue, Sep 1🌧️ Heavy drizzle74° / 67°53% · 0,3 in14 mph6
Wed, Sep 2⛅ Partly cloudy75° / 68°25%9 mph7
Thu, Sep 3⛅ Partly cloudy76° / 68°18%8 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌤️ Mainly clear76° / 67°8%5 mph8
Sat, Sep 5☀️ Clear sky76° / 66°8%6 mph5
Sun, Sep 6☀️ Clear sky77° / 66°11%5 mph8
Mon, Sep 7☀️ Clear sky76° / 67°12%6 mph8

The two-week trend

Temperature trend

Steady. The second week averages within a degree of the first, so no big change is signalled.

Against the normal

The window averages 76°F against a August normal of 76°F - right on average.

Rainfall

The next 7 days carry about 2.3 times a normal week's rain for August (1,1 in against 0,5 in).

What this means for Port Douglas

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 51% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

Travel 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 December to February.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 42°F - an unusually even climate through the year.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 72°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Port Douglas?

June, August, 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 10:42 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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