Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Port Douglas with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Port Douglas in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Port Douglas with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Port Douglas will be around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Port Douglas is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 72 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Port Douglas. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Port Douglas in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
72 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Port Douglas?
October is a great month to be in Port Douglas for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Port Douglas in October
With 34°C, Port Douglas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Port Douglas, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Port Douglas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Port Douglas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Port Douglas.
Daily UV Index in October in Port Douglas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Port Douglas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Port Douglas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Port Douglas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Port Douglas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Port Douglas
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Average Weather in Port Douglas by Month
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