AI-generatedPort Douglas at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Dec · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Jan · 29.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 1,243 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Port Douglas
Port Douglas 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 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Port Douglas is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Port Douglas
The best time to visit Port Douglas 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 August. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is January with 287 mm.
Port Douglas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port Douglas in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Excellent
- 26–32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Port Douglas in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.0 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 – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
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 05:37–06:19 · evening 17:48–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:37 · evening 18:30–18:39
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 Port Douglas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea warms from 26° to 27°. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.7 h |
What is the weather like in Port Douglas in October?
In October, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 18 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 Port Douglas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min05:50 – 18:17
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 24 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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 Port Douglas
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 Port Douglas (score 98 and 100). In September, days are 2 °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 | 98 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 22° |
| Sea | 26.2° | 24.9° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 26 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 24 | 14better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Port Douglas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January33° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h
In January, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 287 mm. On about 28 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in January65February32° · Sea 29° · 6.2 h
In February, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 25 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in February72March31° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In March, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 215 mm. On about 22 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in March84April30° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h
In April, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in April90May28° · Sea 26° · 7.5 h
In May, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in May92June26° · Sea 25° · 7.5 h
In June, Port Douglas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in June94July26° · Sea 24° · 8.1 h
In July, Port Douglas is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in July97August27° · Sea 24° · 8.4 h
In August, Port Douglas is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in August100September29° · Sea 25° · 9.0 h
In September, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in September98October31° · Sea 26° · 9.1 h
In October, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 18 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in October86November32° · Sea 28° · 8.7 h
In November, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. On about 27 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas in November71December33° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h
In December, Port Douglas is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 179 mm. On about 29 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 Port Douglas.
Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 24 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (21°), the warmest in January (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 280 days a year, mostly from October to June.
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 | 66 | 33° | 26° | 29.2° | 7.0 h | 21 | 287 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 32° | 26° | 29.2° | 6.2 h | 21 | 262 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 31° | 25° | 28.7° | 6.7 h | 18 | 215 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 30° | 24° | 27.6° | 7.3 h | 11 | 107 |
| MayMay | 90 | 28° | 23° | 25.9° | 7.5 h | 7 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 26° | 22° | 24.5° | 7.5 h | 6 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 26° | 21° | 23.7° | 8.1 h | 5 | 25 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 27° | 21° | 23.8° | 8.4 h | 4 | 18 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 29° | 22° | 24.9° | 9.0 h | 4 | 12 |
| OctoberOct | 98 | 31° | 23° | 26.2° | 9.1 h | 6 | 26 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 32° | 25° | 27.5° | 8.7 h | 10 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 33° | 26° | 28.7° | 7.9 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 Port Douglas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.6 – 27.1 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port Douglas ranges from 23.7 °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 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.2° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 27.6° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 25.9° | 24.9° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 24.5° | 23.7° | 25.1° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.7° | 22.8° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.8° | 23.1° | 24.6° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.9° | 24.2° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.2° | 25.6° | 27.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.5° | 26.8° | 28.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.5° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Port Douglas
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 9.1 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Port Douglas, 73 % 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 Port Douglas: 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, Port Douglas has about 6 rainy days with 26 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Port Douglas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · 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 Port Douglas
How breezy and how cloudy Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas: mostly sunny, with about 9.1 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 Port Douglas
How often the day gets hot in Port Douglas (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, Port Douglas has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Port Douglas
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Port Douglas 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.
Port Douglas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.1 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 26 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 98
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.5 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 40 min
- Distance
- 15,100 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
Port Douglas 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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Port Douglas vs Kuranda
In October the holiday weather in Port Douglas and Kuranda is about equally good (score 98 vs 97). During the day Kuranda is 2 °C cooler than Port Douglas. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Port Douglas | Kuranda |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 98 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 29° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | May – Nov | May – Nov |
Through the year
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Australia in October: the best places
In October, Port Douglas ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cooktown30°26°99
- 2Bowen29°25°99
- 3Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)30°25°99
- 4Port DouglasThis page31°26°98
- 5Kuranda29°26°97
- 6Thursday Island31°27°97
- 7Cairns30°26°96
- 8Yeppoon28°24°94
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Frequently asked questions about Port Douglas
When is the best time to visit Port Douglas?
The best time to visit Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas?
The sea temperature in Port Douglas ranges from 23.7 °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 Port Douglas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Port Douglas?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Port Douglas?
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 Port Douglas get?
Port Douglas gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.1 hours a day; in February there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Port Douglas in?
Port Douglas is on UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Port Douglas?
A nonstop flight from London to Port Douglas takes about 18 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 15,100 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Port Douglas?
Port Douglas 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 Port Douglas?
Port Douglas has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 98) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 90, summer holidays 96, October half-term 98, Christmas holidays 69.