Queensland, Australia
Port Douglas cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Port Douglas in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 85°Fwarmest average high (January)
- 75°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 41%fewest rain days (August)
- 89%most rain days (February)
Weather in Port Douglas right now
Weather in Port Douglas by month
Average highs run from 75°F (24°C) in July to 85°F (30°C) in January. Rain falls on the fewest days in August 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 | 85 / 76°F30 / 24°C | 84% | 7 mph12 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| February | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 89% | 8 mph13 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| March | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 71% | 8 mph14 km/h | 84°F29°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| April | 82 / 74°F28 / 24°C | 68% | 10 mph16 km/h | 83°F28°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 79 / 71°F26 / 22°C | 54% | 11 mph18 km/h | 79°F26°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 76 / 69°F25 / 20°C | 46% | 9 mph15 km/h | 76°F24°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 75 / 67°F24 / 19°C | 46% | 9 mph15 km/h | 75°F24°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| August | 75 / 67°F24 / 19°C | 41% | 10 mph16 km/h | 74°F24°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 78 / 70°F26 / 21°C | 55% | 10 mph16 km/h | 76°F25°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 82 / 72°F28 / 22°C | 56% | 9 mph14 km/h | 79°F26°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| November | 84 / 74°F29 / 24°C | 51% | 8 mph13 km/h | 83°F28°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| December | 84 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 69% | 8 mph13 km/h | 84°F29°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Port Douglas
3 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 4 visits in total. The next 4:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 152026 | Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Fri, Nov 272026 | Celebrity SolsticeCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 13 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Mon, Nov 302026 | Royal PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
| Mon, Dec 72026 | Celebrity EdgeCelebrity Cruises | Calls | 11 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Port Douglas
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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.