City in Queensland

Port Douglas Weather Forecast

Port Douglas weather: 70°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 70°F now🕔 7:56 AM local📅 Best: June, August, September, October and November👥 3.500

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌦️ 75° / 69°

Light drizzle · 14% rain · wind 14 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌦️ 77° / 67°

Light drizzle · 29% rain · wind 9 mph

Best time to go outside today

6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 9.5/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.2
Outdoors9.2
Beach day6
Swimming5.4
Hiking9.2
Running8.6
Cycling9
Camping8.9
Fishing9.2
Photography7.7
Stargazing6.5
Family time9.2
Driving8.9
Flying out8.8

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
  • 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 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 64% and wind is 8 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 7:56 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 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 October 3, 2026 at 7:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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