K'gari (Fraser Island)
The largest sand island on earth, driven not paved, with rainforest somehow growing straight out of the dunes, freshwater lakes so pure the sand filters them clean, and dingoes that are the purest genetic strain left in the country.
The best time to visit K'gari (Fraser Island) is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F). Local time there is 04:44 (UTC+10).
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The year at a glance
April · high 26°C · rain 88mm · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Hervey Bay, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C83°F | 67mm2.6in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| February | 29°C83°F | 119mm4.7in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| March | 28°C82°F | 132mm5.2in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| April | 26°C79°F | 88mm3.5in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| May | 23°C74°F | 86mm3.4in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 21°C71°F | 37mm1.5in | 10.6h10.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 21°C69°F | 59mm2.3in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 22°C71°F | 15mm0.6in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 24°C74°F | 25mm1.0in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C77°F | 70mm2.8in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C80°F | 81mm3.2in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| December | 28°C82°F | 79mm3.1in | 13.7h13.7h |
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When is the best time to visit K'gari (Fraser Island)?
The best time to visit K'gari (Fraser Island) is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F).
How warm does K'gari (Fraser Island) get?
Typical daytime highs in K'gari (Fraser Island) are Mar–May 26°C (78°F), Jun–Aug 21°C (71°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (77°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (83°F).
Is K'gari (Fraser Island) expensive?
On the ground, K'gari (Fraser Island) is middling.
What sort of trip is K'gari (Fraser Island) good for?
K'gari (Fraser Island) is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is K'gari (Fraser Island)?
The wettest month in K'gari (Fraser Island) is March at 132mm (5.2in), the driest August at 15mm (0.6in), with a monthly average of 72mm (2.8in).
What plug do I need for K'gari (Fraser Island)?
K'gari (Fraser Island) uses type I sockets at 230 V.
