Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest is a forest in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Australia, ranking 17th among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months from June to October, when rainfall is at its lowest, between about 6 and 10 rainy days per month. The warmest months are December through February, with daily highs of about 28 °C and high rainfall of over 580 mm.
Cairns International Airport is the nearest airport, located 84 km away. The site is about 2,155 km from Canberra. Travelers can combine a visit to the rainforest with the Great Barrier Reef, which is about 48 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is March, with about 642 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 583 | 598 | 642 | 399 | 187 | 90 | 85 | 70 | 70 | 79 | 172 | 311 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
