AI-generatedKuranda at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Dec · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,760 h
- Rain a year
- 1,243 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 357 m
Climate in Kuranda
Kuranda has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. December is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year, Kuranda is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kuranda
The best time to visit Kuranda is from May to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 287 mm.
Kuranda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kuranda in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Excellent
- 25–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Kuranda in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Good
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 76 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Apr – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:5018:17
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:18 · evening 17:48–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:36 · evening 18:30–18:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kuranda compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea warms from 26° to 27°. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Kuranda in October?
In October, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min05:50 – 18:17
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 17 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %89 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Kuranda
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Kuranda (score 97 and 99). In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in September. September has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 18° |
| Sea | 26.2° | 24.8° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h | 8.8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 17 | 7better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kuranda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
72January31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In January, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 287 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in January70February31° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h
In February, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in February72March30° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In March, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 215 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in March83April29° · Sea 28° · 7.1 h
In April, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in April89May27° · Sea 26° · 7.3 h
In May, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in May92June26° · Sea 24° · 7.3 h
In June, Kuranda is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in June92July25° · Sea 23° · 7.8 h
In July, Kuranda is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in July95August26° · Sea 24° · 8.2 h
In August, Kuranda is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in August99September28° · Sea 25° · 8.8 h
In September, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in September97October29° · Sea 26° · 8.9 h
In October, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in October90November31° · Sea 28° · 8.5 h
In November, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in November78December31° · Sea 29° · 7.6 h
In December, Kuranda is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 179 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Kuranda.
Kuranda in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kuranda
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 17 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (16°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from May to September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 220 days a year, mostly from October to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 72 | 31° | 23° | 29.2° | 6.7 h | 21 | 287 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 31° | 23° | 29.2° | 6.0 h | 21 | 262 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 30° | 22° | 28.7° | 6.5 h | 18 | 215 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 29° | 20° | 27.5° | 7.1 h | 11 | 107 |
| MayMay | 89 | 27° | 19° | 25.7° | 7.3 h | 7 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 26° | 17° | 24.3° | 7.3 h | 6 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 25° | 16° | 23.4° | 7.8 h | 5 | 25 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 26° | 16° | 23.6° | 8.2 h | 4 | 18 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 28° | 18° | 24.8° | 8.8 h | 4 | 12 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 29° | 20° | 26.2° | 8.9 h | 6 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 31° | 21° | 27.6° | 8.5 h | 10 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 31° | 22° | 28.7° | 7.6 h | 16 | 179 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Kuranda
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.7 – 27.1 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kuranda ranges from 23.4 °C in July to 29.2 °C in January. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in January, while the air already peaks in December. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in January, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.5° | 26.7° | 28.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 25.7° | 24.7° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 24.3° | 23.6° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.4° | 22.6° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.6° | 23.0° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.8° | 24.1° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.2° | 25.7° | 27.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.6° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kuranda
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.9 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Kuranda, 71 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Kuranda: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kuranda has about 6 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kuranda
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kuranda
How breezy and how cloudy Kuranda is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kuranda typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Kuranda: mostly sunny, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Kuranda
How often the day gets hot in Kuranda (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kuranda has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Kuranda
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kuranda in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kuranda has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 75).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 90
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h 45 min
- Distance
- 15,140 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Jet lag
- About 9 days (9 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Australia
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +61
- Emergency number
- 000
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Kuranda lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Kuranda vs Cairns
In October the holiday weather in Kuranda and Cairns is about equally good (score 97 vs 96). During the day Cairns is 1 °C warmer than Kuranda. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kuranda | Cairns |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | May – Nov | May – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Kuranda ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cooktown30°26°99
- 2Bowen29°25°99
- 3Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)30°25°99
- 4Port Douglas31°26°98
- 5KurandaThis page29°26°97
- 6Thursday Island31°27°97
- 7Cairns30°26°96
- 8Yeppoon28°24°94
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Frequently asked questions about Kuranda
When is the best time to visit Kuranda?
The best time to visit Kuranda is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kuranda?
The sea temperature in Kuranda ranges from 23.4 °C in July to 29.2 °C in January. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kuranda in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kuranda?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Kuranda?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 287 mm. The driest month is September with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuranda get?
Kuranda gets around 2,760 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.9 hours a day; in February there are 6.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Kuranda in?
Kuranda is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kuranda?
A nonstop flight from London to Kuranda takes about 18 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,140 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Kuranda?
Kuranda lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Kuranda?
Kuranda has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 75). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 90, summer holidays 94, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 75.