When planning a visit to the Daintree Rainforest in Australia, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 23°C (73°F) in July up to 29°C (84°F) during the peak of January. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Cape Tribulation, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
The weather in the Daintree Rainforest during May, June, July, August, September and October is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 27°C (81°F).
Precipitation in the Daintree Rainforest varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in February with 355 mm (14 in) of rain, while September stays relatively dry with 29 mm (1.1 in). The region experiences its rainy season during January, February, March and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 202 mm (8 in) to 355 mm (14 in).
Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for August, when daylight hours are at their peak.
