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Clifton Beach Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Clifton Beach has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Clifton Beach temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 23°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 19°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Clifton Beach experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1294 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives heavy rainfall, averaging 286 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 21 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Clifton Beach Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

While the amount of sunshine in Clifton Beach varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.1 hours of daily sun in October, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in February, with about 5.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cairns, Australia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cairns, Australia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C in June to 28°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Cairns, Australia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Forecast for Clifton Beach

Mon   Jan 13
32°C | 24°C
N 3 m/s
5.7 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Tue   Jan 14
34°C | 25°C
SW 4 m/s
2.8 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Wed   Jan 15
33°C | 24°C
SW 3 m/s
2 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Clifton Beach in Australia

During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Clifton Beach?
    Rainy season in Clifton Beach occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Clifton Beach?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Clifton Beach?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Clifton Beach?
    February tops the wettest month list with 286 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Clifton Beach?
    September is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Clifton Beach?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.