What’s the climate like in Daintree?
The current climate of Daintree features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Daintree in recent years was 38°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in July 2022.
On average, Daintree receives 1759 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Daintree?
The best time to visit Daintree for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Daintree. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Daintree
The climate table of Daintree shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 368 | 379 | 340 | 166 | 73 | 50 | 40 | 29 | 23 | 45 | 56 | 190 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in January, February, November and December
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in July
- Precipitation: 1759 mm per year, averaging 147 mm per month
- Driest months: 23 mm in September, 29 mm in August and 40 mm in July
- Wettest months: 379 mm in February, 368 mm in January and 340 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Daintree
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Daintree, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Daintree
This graph shows how much precipitation Daintree, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Daintree
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Daintree, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Daintree
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Daintree, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Daintree
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Daintree, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Daintree by Month
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