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Great Barrier Reef

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Destination

Great Barrier Reef

Australia
Best timeYear-round
Set inAustralia
In season~79°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

72–82°F
CurrencyAUD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+10:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Great Barrier Reef
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Aug–Nov. Go in Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightOct · 64%
WarmestJan · 82°F
WettestJan
Best windowYear-round
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Record-breaker, Largest living structure · Australia.

Best time to visit

Good year-round — there is no single window you have to hit.

Pairs well with

SS Yongala Wreck
70 mi away
Whitehaven Beach
163 mi away
Kuranda Scenic Railway
170 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Great Barrier Reef?

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef is Year-round, in Australia.

Where is Great Barrier Reef?

Great Barrier Reef is in Australia.

What is Great Barrier Reef known for?

Record-breaker, Largest living structure · Australia.

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