Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
April verdict
Great Barrier Reef, Australia in April
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
61mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Great Barrier Reef, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April29°C average high
April is close to Great Barrier Reef's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April61mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Great Barrier Reef's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April7.2 hours average sun
April is below Great Barrier Reef's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsSeptember to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April27°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April79 weather score
April scores above Great Barrier Reef's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and September to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.