Best Time To Visit Cooktown

The climate in Cooktown is characterized as a tropical savanna kind with seasonal rainfall. The average annual temperature is 25 – 26 degree Celsius with very slight variations throughout the year.

  • Rainy Season: Lasting from December to April, the rainy season experiences the majority of rainfall. The temperatures are around 27 degree Celsius, and this makes the weather hot and humid.
  • Dry Season: Rainfall is very scarce from May to November. The temperature is a few degrees cooler at 22 -24 degree Celsius. Slight rainfalls are to be expected during this period in between.

The best time to visit Cooktown is during the Dry season months of May to November. The weather is relatively cooler and lack of constant rainfall makes it very easy to go for outdoor sightseeing and exploring the destination in general.

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Highest temperature in Cooktown is recorded as 96.8℉ in January and December.

Lowest temperature in Cooktown is recorded as 55.4℉ in June.

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Most humid month in Cooktown is February.

Least humid month in Cooktown is August.