Attraction in Cairns

Great Barrier Reef 气候 and Average 天气

气候 of Great Barrier Reef: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌙 23°C now🕔 9:13 PM local📅 Best: 八月, 九月, 十月 and 十一月

气候 in Great Barrier Reef month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月29°27°489 mm★★☆☆☆
二月29°27°436 mm★★☆☆☆
三月28°27°275 mm★★☆☆☆
四月27°26°95 mm★★★★
五月26°24°52 mm★★★★
六月25°23°47 mm★★★★
七月24°22°39 mm★★★★
八月24°22°43 mm★★★★
九月25°23°35 mm★★★★
十月26°24°15 mm★★★★★
十一月27°26°33 mm★★★★★
十二月28°27°253 mm★★★☆☆

气候 type: Tropical. 来源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Great Barrier Reef

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day31°C一月 30, 2024
Coldest night18°C七月 18, 2024
Wettest day250 mm二月 2, 2025

How Great Barrier Reef compares,天气为nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Great Barrier Reef.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Great Barrier Reef0 km26°Cabout the same1812 mm
Whitehaven Beach262 km24°C2°C cooler1545 mm
Port Douglas311 km25°C1°C cooler3052 mm

最佳旅游时间 Great Barrier Reef

Go in 八月, 九月, 十月 and 十一月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 一月, 二月 and 三月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★☆☆☆
二月★★☆☆☆
三月★★☆☆☆
四月★★★★
五月★★★★
六月★★★★
七月★★★★
八月★★★★
九月★★★★
十月★★★★★
十一月★★★★★
十二月★★★☆☆

What this means for Great Barrier Reef

Compared,天气为normal

Today is about average for 九月. The forecast high of 23°C is in line,天气为the 25°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

A 37% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.

旅行 and driving

阵风至55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 十二月至二月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 5°C - an unusually even climate through the year.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 一月, 二月 and 三月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

Great Barrier Reef is a tourist attraction in Cairns. Great Barrier Reef is a landmark known for the world's largest coral reef system.

目前气温为23°C (74°F) in Great Barrier Reef,天气为大部晴朗. 体感温度为21°C. 今天气温在22°C至23°C. 降水概率为37%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - 良好.

最佳旅游时间是Great Barrier Reef is 八月, 九月, 十月 and 十一月. 气候为tropical. 一月, 二月 and 三月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 二月 is the warmest month,天气为average highs near 29°C, while 八月 is the coldest,天气为lows near 22°C.

Nearby highlights include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

简单来说。 Today is about average for 九月. The forecast high of 23°C is in line,天气为the 25°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 12 PM至3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Great Barrier Reef today at 8.5/10. 阵风至55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef

类型Attraction
CityCairns
国家澳大利亚
大洲大洋洲
坐标18°17′13.6″S 147°41′57.1″E (-18.2871, 147.6992)
Known forthe world's largest coral reef system
当地时间9:13 PM (UTC+10:00)
Best months八月, 九月, 十月 and 十一月
气候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 大洋洲.

What is the weather like in Great Barrier Reef现在?

It is currently 23°C (74°F),天气为大部晴朗. 湿度 is 74% and wind is 37 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Great Barrier Reef?

八月, 九月, 十月 and 十一月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Barrier Reef, which has a tropical climate. 一月, 二月 and 三月 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 9:13 PM.

What are the top things至do in Great Barrier Reef?

Popular options include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
预报 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空气质量 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
气候 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 九月 15, 2026 at 9:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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