Our verdict
The best time to visit Port Douglas is September-October
In the height of summer, temperatures in Port Douglas can reach a maximum of 31℃ (88℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around July-time, can get down to a minimum of 17℃ (62℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Port Douglas, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around October. The wet season in Port Douglas usually falls during the months surrounding January each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Port Douglas, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Port Douglas seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Port Douglas as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Port Douglas is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Port Douglas
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Port Douglas for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Port Douglas climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Port Douglas for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Port Douglas in January
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 155mm (6") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Douglas in February
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Douglas in March
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 102mm (4") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Douglas in April
- Average temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Douglas in May
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Douglas in June
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Douglas in July
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Douglas in August
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Douglas in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Port Douglas in October
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Douglas in November
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Port Douglas in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Douglas in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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