Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
Best months: October, September, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 28°C, sunshine averages 7.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 1459mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
1459mm
Annual total
Sun
7.1h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
71
Very good avg
Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 19mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Compare Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August26°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Port Douglas' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August19mm average rain
August is one of Port Douglas' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August7.6 hours average sun
August is brighter than Port Douglas' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August24°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
August77 weather score
August scores above Port Douglas' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsAugust to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.