The Great Barrier Reef
The largest living structure on the planet, seen from a snorkel at three feet down, with rainforest reaching the sand behind you.
The best time to visit The Great Barrier Reef is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F). Local time there is 07:29 (UTC+10).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
June · high 78°F · rain 1.3in · 11.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Cairns, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C86°F | 536mm21.1in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| February | 31°C87°F | 304mm12.0in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 30°C85°F | 249mm9.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 29°C83°F | 258mm10.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| May | 26°C80°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| June | 25°C78°F | 32mm1.3in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C76°F | 53mm2.1in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 25°C78°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| September | 27°C80°F | 31mm1.2in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 29°C84°F | 28mm1.1in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C86°F | 50mm2.0in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| December | 30°C86°F | 360mm14.2in | 13.1h13.1h |
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United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit The Great Barrier Reef?
The best time to visit The Great Barrier Reef is Jun–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (87°F).
How warm does The Great Barrier Reef get?
Typical daytime highs in The Great Barrier Reef are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 30°C (87°F).
Is The Great Barrier Reef expensive?
On the ground, The Great Barrier Reef is high-end.
What sort of trip is The Great Barrier Reef good for?
The Great Barrier Reef is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, moving about and doing things.