Queensland, Australia
Cooktown cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Cooktown in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 88°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 78°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 11%fewest rain days (October)
- 78%most rain days (February)
Weather in Cooktown right now
Weather in Cooktown by month
Average highs run from 78°F (25°C) in July to 88°F (31°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in October and the most in February. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 75% | 10 mph17 km/h | 86°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| February | 87 / 76°F31 / 25°C | 78% | 11 mph18 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| March | 86 / 76°F30 / 24°C | 72% | 11 mph19 km/h | 85°F29°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 55% | 14 mph23 km/h | 83°F28°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 81 / 74°F27 / 23°C | 41% | 16 mph27 km/h | 79°F26°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 79 / 71°F26 / 22°C | 25% | 15 mph25 km/h | 76°F25°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| July | 78 / 69°F25 / 21°C | 26% | 15 mph25 km/h | 75°F24°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 79 / 69°F26 / 21°C | 27% | 16 mph25 km/h | 75°F24°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 81 / 73°F27 / 23°C | 25% | 16 mph26 km/h | 76°F25°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 85 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 11% | 14 mph22 km/h | 78°F26°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| November | 86 / 77°F30 / 25°C | 35% | 13 mph22 km/h | 81°F27°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| December | 87 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 55% | 12 mph19 km/h | 85°F29°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Cooktown
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 2 visits in total. The next 2:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 262026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 16 nights from Bali (Benoa) |
| Mon, Dec 212026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 40 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Cooktown
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.