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Great Barrier Reef
Visit in August — score 86/100 · avg high 76°F · 3 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 82° | 85° | 80° | 31 | 157 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 42 | 83° | 85° | 80° | 28 | 181 | 12.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 44 | 82° | 84° | 80° | 31 | 133 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 63 | 80° | 82° | 77° | 14 | 55 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 73 | 77° | 80° | 73° | 9 | 36 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 74 | 74° | 78° | 70° | 6 | 25 | 10.9h | High | Above avg |
| July | 78 | 73° | 76° | 68° | 6 | 22 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| August | 86 | 73° | 76° | 69° | 3 | 11 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| September | 85 | 75° | 77° | 72° | 3 | 11 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 84 | 77° | 79° | 74° | 5 | 20 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| November | 78 | 79° | 82° | 76° | 9 | 36 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 50 | 81° | 83° | 78° | 22 | 88 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 74°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Great Barrier Reef (September, October, November) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 74°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 85/100.
Summer
- Score
- 45/100
- High
- 85°F
- Low
- 79°F
- Rain days
- 27/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Great Barrier Reef (December, January, February) brings average highs of 85°F and lows of 79°F, with about 27 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 45/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 50/100.
Fall
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 18/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Great Barrier Reef (March, April, May) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 76°F, with about 18 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 73/100.
Winter
- Score
- 79/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Great Barrier Reef (June, July, August) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 69°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 79/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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