August · Australia
Best time to visit Port Douglas in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Port Douglas in August
Average temperature 22°C, 40 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.0/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Port Douglas scores 9.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 22°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
August ranks 4th of 12 for Port Douglas — one of the best windows
With 22°C (72°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 40 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Port Douglas at 9/10 (4th of 12), just behind September at 9.8/10.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Port Douglas in August?
- In August, Port Douglas averages 22°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Port Douglas?
- August earns a 9.0/10 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 August?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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