Atherton Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Atherton's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 28.2 degrees. That gives Atherton an annual average daytime high of 24.8 degrees, 2.3 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.2 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 12.2 degrees in July. That is a 16.0 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 16.7 degrees across the year, 1.8 degrees colder than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,492mm across 164 rain days, close to the Queensland average. The wettest month is January at 418mm, and October is the driest at 10mm.
This is summer-dominant rainfall country. The wet season lines up with the heat.
By our reckoning, September (9.7/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (5.6/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to September for the peak-comfort window.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.8/10 - Ranked #3 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 27.5 | 20.0 | 982 | 5.7 |
| Autumn | 23.9 | 17.8 | 357 | 7.5 |
| Winter | 21.7 | 12.7 | 40 | 8.8 |
| Spring | 26.0 | 16.1 | 114 | 9.1 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Atherton.
27.5°C, 418mm rain February
26.8°C, 182mm rain March
25.8°C, 245mm rain April
24.2°C, 76mm rain May
21.8°C, 36mm rain June
22.5°C, 11mm rain July
20.3°C, 14mm rain August
22.3°C, 14mm rain September
23.3°C, 43mm rain October
26.6°C, 10mm rain November
28.1°C, 61mm rain December
28.2°C, 382mm rain
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