Cooktown Climate by Month
Cooktown has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Cooktown remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in January to a comfortable 25°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 20°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Cooktown is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1413 mm. The climate in Cooktown shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 319 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Cooktown in Australia
During the months of June, July and August 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:
Rainy season in Cooktown occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
December has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 319 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 16 mm of precipitation.
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