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Sun & Beach Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, October, July

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Avoid

January, February, March, April, December

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Weather

19°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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The best time to visit Port Douglas for a sun and beach holiday is September, October, July.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Port Douglas

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°387
February
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°396
March
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°301
April
72Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°140
May
81Excellent
Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°57
June
87Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°46
July
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
19°50
August
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°39
September
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°37
October
96Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°52
November
87Excellent
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°82
December
73Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°181

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Port Douglas

When is the best time to visit Port Douglas for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Port Douglas for sun & beach is typically in September, October, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Port Douglas?

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Rainy season typically: December–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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