Port Douglas vs Sydney Weather Compared
Port Douglas runs 5.0 degrees warmer than Sydney on average, 27.2 degrees to 22.2 degrees across the year. Port Douglas collects 3,013mm of rain a year to Sydney's 1,068mm, a 1,945mm gap. On the RefDat Comfort Score, Sydney edges out Port Douglas 7.0/10 to 5.7/10.
Summary Comparison
Port Douglas
Avg Max Temp
27.2°C
Avg Min Temp
22.8°C
Annual Rainfall
3013mm
Days >35°C
0
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
5.7/10
Sydney
Avg Max Temp
22.2°C
Avg Min Temp
14.0°C
Annual Rainfall
1068mm
Days >35°C
3
Frost Days
0
Comfort Score
7.0/10
Key Differences
- Port Douglas is 5.0 degrees warmer on average than Sydney
- Port Douglas receives 1945mm more annual rainfall than Sydney
- Sydney experiences 3 more days above 35C per year
- Overall, Sydney has a higher comfort score (7.0 vs 5.7)
Monthly Comparison
| Month | Port Douglas Max (°C) |
Sydney Max (°C) |
Port Douglas Min (°C) |
Sydney Min (°C) |
Port Douglas Rain (mm) |
Sydney Rain (mm) |
Port Douglas Comfort | Sydney Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 | 26.6 | 25.5 | 19.7 | 680.4 | 117.9 | 3.7 | 7.0 |
| February | 29.5 | 26.5 | 25.2 | 19.5 | 278.1 | 82.3 | 3.9 | 6.8 |
| March | 28.7 | 25.5 | 24.8 | 17.2 | 629.9 | 58.9 | 4.2 | 7.9 |
| April | 27.9 | 21.9 | 23.7 | 14.0 | 246.3 | 160.4 | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| May | 25.7 | 18.8 | 22.3 | 11.4 | 167.3 | 159.7 | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| June | 24.8 | 16.0 | 20.0 | 7.7 | 67.1 | 139.8 | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| July | 23.7 | 16.1 | 19.2 | 8.4 | 127.8 | 38.4 | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| August | 24.5 | 19.4 | 20.0 | 10.1 | 107.1 | 35.8 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| September | 25.6 | 22.2 | 21.2 | 11.0 | 129.9 | 59.8 | 6.9 | 8.9 |
| October | 27.4 | 21.7 | 22.7 | 12.6 | 96.1 | 41.2 | 6.3 | 8.2 |
| November | 28.8 | 25.2 | 23.8 | 17.6 | 117.7 | 120.7 | 5.6 | 8.0 |
| December | 29.8 | 26.8 | 25.1 | 19.1 | 365.2 | 53.2 | 4.1 | 8.4 |
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Which City is Better For...
Beach Holidays
Warmer water, more sunshine, and less rain are ideal. Sydney edges ahead with better summer comfort.
Avoiding Extreme Heat
Fewer days above 35°C and milder overall temperatures. Port Douglas offers better relief from extreme heat.
Outdoor Activities
Moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and some sunshine. Sydney's spring and autumn offer ideal conditions.
Sunny Skies
More solar radiation and clearer days. Port Douglas has higher average solar radiation.