City in Queensland

Port Douglas Weather Forecast

Port Douglas weather: 78°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 78°F now🕔 3:39 PM local📅 Best: June, August, October and November👥 3.500

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌧️ 76° / 68°

Heavy drizzle · 34% rain · wind 15 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌧️ 75° / 67°

Heavy drizzle · 59% rain · wind 16 mph

Best time to go outside today

6 PM - 9 PM · comfort score 9.6/10

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.

Sightseeing7.8
Outdoors9.6
Beach day9.8
Swimming9.6
Hiking7.2
Running7.5
Cycling7.5
Camping9.7
Fishing8.6
Photography6.2
Stargazing7.4
Family time9.6
Driving7.1
Flying out7.1

Active alerts for Port Douglas

⚠️Sun, Aug 30: damaging gusts to 40 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 78°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 71% and wind is 4 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 3:39 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 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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