Port Douglas weather in April (Queensland, Australia)

Planning a trip to Port Douglas in April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In April, Port Douglas typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 23°C.

Port Douglas in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The city usually sees around 204 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port Douglas climate page with graphs.

 

Port Douglas, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 204 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cairns, Australia (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Port Douglas in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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