When to Visit Port Douglas

The explicitly hot and humid climate in Port Douglas, Australia makes it the apt place for touring and adventure. It's mostly hot and humid in summer and the winters are mostly cool and pleasant. Being located near the equator, Port Douglas boasts of a very amiable ambience and climatic conditions suitable for visiting the place throughout the year. The difference between the seasonal changes is negligible and one can hardly differentiate between summer and winter in Port Douglas even the significance between spring and autumn and their advent is equally negligible.

The months of December to February are notified as the summer months and experience the highest amount of rainfall coupled with thunderstorms and tropical cyclone at times. On an average the day temperature is 31 degree C and they vary as per the humidity level. The months of March to May are the harbingers of the autumn season and the level of rainfall is less while the average day temperature compared to summer is one degree less. The months of June to August are known as the winter months and offer a pleasant weather with a very degree of rainfall. The day temperatures are comfortably soothing and sunny while the night remains a bit cool. The day times occasionally remain hot as well. The average temperature of the day remains 26 degree C with low humidity levels. Winters in Port Douglas are considered to be the most popular time of the year to visit. September to November is the months for spring season and the locals prepare for the upcoming rainy season as days become hotter. This is also the right time to go for sight seeing in Port Douglas and the average day temperature remains at 30 degree C. In winter one can go scuba diving, snorkeling, rainforest tours and go surfing the reefs which is just lovely in the pleasant climatic package while in summer due to the arrival of the Box Jellyfish closer to the beach prevents the surfing and swimming activities unless the protective nets are used and the Great Barrier Reef is known to be free from the Box Jellyfish. The summer season also gives way to the excellent waterfalls and gorgeous floral display and a plethora of wildlife.

Hotels in Port Douglas
Hotel Meridian at Port Douglas	Mantra on the Inlet
Hotel Oaks Lagoons	Club Tropical
Hotel BW Lazy Lizard Motor Inn	Hotel Central Plaza