April · Australia
Best time to visit Port Douglas in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Douglas in April
Average temperature 26°C, 173 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 173 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Port Douglas scores 6.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 173 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Port Douglas is a tropical Queensland town between Four Mile Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree.
April in Port Douglas: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
April averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
At 173 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? September scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Douglas in April?
- In April, Port Douglas averages 26°C, 173 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Port Douglas?
- April earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Port Douglas in April?
- Expect about 173 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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