Queensland, Australia
Thursday Island cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Thursday Island in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 89°Fwarmest average high (November)
- 83°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 10%fewest rain days (October)
- 93%most rain days (March)
Weather in Thursday Island right now
Weather in Thursday Island by month
Average highs run from 83°F (28°C) in July to 89°F (32°C) in November. Rain falls on the fewest days in October and the most in March. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86 / 78°F30 / 25°C | 92% | 11 mph18 km/h | 86°F30°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| February | 85 / 77°F30 / 25°C | 91% | 11 mph19 km/h | 85°F30°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| March | 86 / 77°F30 / 25°C | 93% | 10 mph16 km/h | 86°F30°C | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| April | 86 / 77°F30 / 25°C | 74% | 11 mph17 km/h | 85°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| May | 85 / 78°F29 / 25°C | 46% | 16 mph27 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| June | 84 / 76°F29 / 25°C | 32% | 17 mph28 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| July | 83 / 75°F28 / 24°C | 24% | 16 mph26 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 83 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 14% | 17 mph28 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 85 / 76°F29 / 24°C | 31% | 17 mph28 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| October | 88 / 77°F31 / 25°C | 10% | 14 mph22 km/h | 81°F27°C | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| November | 89 / 79°F32 / 26°C | 36% | 13 mph21 km/h | 83°F28°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Slight; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| December | 87 / 78°F31 / 26°C | 75% | 10 mph17 km/h | 86°F30°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Thursday Island
3 ships from 2 cruise lines are scheduled here, 3 visits in total. The next 3:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 102026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 18 nights from Lautoka |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Viking VenusViking | Calls | 30 nights from Bali (Benoa) |
| Fri, Feb 262027 | Viking SkyViking | Calls | 169 nights from Fort Lauderdale |
Ships that visit Thursday Island
Nearby cruise ports
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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.