November verdict

Great Barrier Reef, Australia in November

Weather score80Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

November weather

Monthly averages

Temp

31°C

Rain

49mm

Sun

9.1h

Sea

27°C

Weather score

80

Very good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Drier

Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Great Barrier Reef, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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November31°C average high

November sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November49mm average rain

November 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.

November9.1 hours average sun

November is brighter than Great Barrier Reef's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsSeptember to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November27°C average sea

November is close to Great Barrier Reef's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

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

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November80 weather score

November 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.