Cooktown Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Cooktown's warmest month in 2024 was December, averaging 31.7 degrees. That gives Cooktown an annual average daytime high of 28.6 degrees, 1.5 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 31.7 degrees in December and bottom out with overnight lows of 20.2 degrees in July. That is a 11.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 23.4 degrees across the year, 4.9 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,602mm across 182 rain days, 19 percent wetter than the Queensland average. The wettest month is March at 510mm, and October is the driest at 15mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
By our reckoning, July (9.1/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (3.1/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to July if you're picking the best time to visit Cooktown.
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: 6.3/10 - Ranked #111 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 | 31.1 | 25.0 | 822 | 3.4 |
| Autumn | 28.2 | 24.3 | 654 | 5.4 |
| Winter | 26.0 | 20.5 | 63 | 8.8 |
| Spring | 29.0 | 23.8 | 64 | 7.5 |
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 Cooktown.
31.2°C, 413mm rain February
30.4°C, 205mm rain March
29.1°C, 510mm rain April
28.6°C, 98mm rain May
26.9°C, 46mm rain June
26.3°C, 16mm rain July
25.5°C, 25mm rain August
26.3°C, 21mm rain September
27.6°C, 25mm rain October
29.1°C, 15mm rain November
30.2°C, 24mm rain December
31.7°C, 203mm rain
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