Best time to visit Port Douglas
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Port Douglas
20 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Port Douglas).
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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise - 2
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas - 3
Half Day Low Island and Lagoon Snorkeling from Port Douglas - 4
Half Day Outer Reef Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas - 5
2 1/4 hr Low Isles Reef Sprinter Snorkeling Tour-No Island Access - 6
Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour - 7
Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas - 8
Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passenger - 9
Hartleys Crocodile Adventures Plus Return Port Douglas Transfers - 10
Quicksilver Dive 4 Day PADI Learn to Dive Course - 11
Adventure on a Budget Visit Kuranda or Palm Cove from Pt Douglas - 12
Affordable Return Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas Transfers - 13
Hartley Crocodile Park with Kuranda, Skyrail Cableway and Train - 14
Calypso Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas - 15
Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas - 16
Silversonic Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Port Douglas - 17
Barron River Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive - 18
Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas - 19
ABC Reef Safaris - 20
Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas
Last refreshed 2026-06-08.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Port Douglas (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Port Douglas's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25–30 | 35 | 26 | 431 | 16.6 | 81% | 12 | 215 | 10 | Busy | 1 |
| Feb | 25–30 | 35 | 25 | 396 | 15.8 | 78% | 12 | 203 | 10 | Moderate | 1 |
| Mar | 24–29 | 34 | 23 | 383 | 16.7 | 77% | 15 | 224 | 10 | Quiet | 1 |
| Apr | 24–28 | 32 | 22 | 322 | 14.6 | 76% | 16 | 222 | 9 | Moderate | 2 |
| May | 22–26 | 28 | 17 | 266 | 15.6 | 74% | 17 | 228 | 7 | Peak | 4 |
| Jun | 20–25 | 27 | 14 | 200 | 14.3 | 74% | 15 | 220 | 6 | Peak | 6 |
| Jul | 19–24 | 25 | 14 | 205 | 14.6 | 73% | 15 | 230 | 6 | Busy | 6 |
| Aug | 20–24 | 26 | 15 | 206 | 13.7 | 71% | 16 | 238 | 8 | Moderate | 6 |
| Sep | 21–26 | 27 | 16 | 228 | 14.3 | 71% | 17 | 245 | 10 | Quiet | 5 |
| Oct | 23–28 | 31 | 14 | 181 | 12.9 | 69% | 14 | 274 | 12 | Quiet | 5 |
| Nov | 24–29 | 32 | 18 | 269 | 14.9 | 69% | 14 | 259 | 12 | Moderate | 3 |
| Dec | 25–29 | 34 | 20 | 324 | 16.2 | 77% | 13 | 239 | 10 | Moderate | 1 |
UV Index in Port Douglas by Month
UV index in Port Douglas peaks at 12 (extreme) in November, dropping to 6 (moderate) in June. January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
June
6/1020–25°C (feels 27°C) · 14 rain days (200h) · 220 sun hours · 74% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
6/1019–24°C (feels 25°C) · 14 rain days (205h) · 230 sun hours · 73% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high)
August
6/1020–24°C (feels 26°C) · 15 rain days (206h) · 238 sun hours · 71% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
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January
1/1025–30°C (feels 35°C) · 26 rain days (431h) · 215 sun hours · 81% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
February
1/1025–30°C (feels 35°C) · 25 rain days (396h) · 203 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
March
1/1024–29°C (feels 34°C) · 23 rain days (383h) · 224 sun hours · 77% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
April
2/1024–28°C (feels 32°C) · 22 rain days (322h) · 222 sun hours · 76% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
May
4/1022–26°C (feels 28°C) · 17 rain days (266h) · 228 sun hours · 74% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high)
September
5/1021–26°C (feels 27°C) · 16 rain days (228h) · 245 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
October
5/1023–28°C (feels 31°C) · 14 rain days (181h) · 274 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
November
3/1024–29°C (feels 32°C) · 18 rain days (269h) · 259 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 12 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
December
1/1025–29°C (feels 34°C) · 20 rain days (324h) · 239 sun hours · 77% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 14 (extreme)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Port Douglas
When is the best time to visit Port Douglas?
June is the highest-scoring month (6/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 20–25°C (14 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, July, August.
What is the worst time to visit Port Douglas?
January is the lowest-scoring month (1/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 25–30°C (26 rainy days).
Is Port Douglas too hot in summer?
7 months (January, February, March, April, October, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Port Douglas?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in October and peaks in June. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Port Douglas have good weather but fewer tourists?
August (climate 6/10, crowd index 43) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Port Douglas by month?
UV peaks at 12 (extreme) in November and is lowest in June at 6 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 10, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 9, May 7, Jun 6, Jul 6, Aug 8, Sep 10, Oct 12, Nov 12, Dec 10. January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Port Douglas in November?
November is the peak UV month in Port Douglas, with a daily-peak UV index of 12 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Port Douglas on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. February is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 14 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.