When is the best time to go to Great Barrier Reef?

When is the best time to go to Great Barrier Reef? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Great Barrier Reef are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, October, November and December
  • The rainiest months are January and February


Annual weather in Great Barrier Reef

For full information about the climate and weather in Great Barrier Reef a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

January 79°F/86°F
17.3in
February 79°F/86°F
16.3in
March 77°F/85°F
11.5in
April 72°F/83°F
5in
May 67°F/77°F
3.1in
June 65°F/76°F
1.5in
July 63°F/74°F
1.3in
August 65°F/77°F
0.9in
September 70°F/79°F
1in
October 74°F/83°F
2.3in
November 77°F/85°F
3.1in
December 79°F/86°F
8in


Weather and climate in Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Great Barrier Reef is 81°F (ranging from 74°F in july to 86°F in december). Annual rainfall is 71.1in, with a minimum of 0.9in in august and a maximum of 17.3in in january.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is bad. At lunchtime, it's 86°F in average and, in february, 14 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of march the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 85°F and it rains about 38% of the time in march.
  • Between april and june the climate is favorable. It is for example 76°F as maximum temperature in june and it rains in june about 1.5in.
  • Between july and october the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and it rains about 10% of the time in october.
  • Between november and december the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and it rains in december about 8in.

Great Barrier Reef : La grande barrière de corail



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Great Barrier Reef

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Great Barrier Reef: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity



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