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Palm Cove Climate by Month

Palm Cove has a steady warm climate throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Palm Cove temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 23°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 19°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Palm Cove experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1302 mm of precipitation annually. Palm Cove can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 287 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 21 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Palm Cove experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.1 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 5.7 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Cairns, Australia (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Cairns, Australia (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Average water temperature

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

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Cairns, Australia (17 KM, 10 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Palm Cove 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 Palm Cove?
    Rainy season in Palm Cove occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Palm Cove?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Palm Cove?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 23°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palm Cove?
    February tops the wettest month list with 287 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palm Cove?
    September is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Palm Cove?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Palm Cove

    Sun   Dec 15
    32°C | 24°C
    NE 7 km/h
    0.9 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    32°C | 24°C
    NE 11 km/h
    3.3 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    32°C | 23°C
    N 14 km/h
    0.4 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder