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Best time to go to Great Barrier Reef

The best time to visit Great Barrier Reef depends on your weather preferences. The hottest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in January and February. February is mostly cloudy. The coolest average temperature around Great Barrier Reef is in June when weather is mostly sunny and rainfall is no rain.

calendarCalendar MonthtemperatureTemperaturerainPrecipitationmostlyCloudiness
January79.5°F (26.4°C)Frequent RainMostly Cloudy
February79.5°F (26.4°C)Moderate RainMostly Cloudy
March76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
April72.3°F (22.4°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
May66.6°F (19.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
June62.6°F (17.0°C)No RainMostly Sunny
July63.9°F (17.7°C)No RainMostly Sunny
August63.5°F (17.5°C)No RainSunny
September68.4°F (20.200000000000003°C)No RainMostly Sunny
October72.5°F (22.5°C)No RainMostly Sunny
November76.5°F (24.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny
December78.3°F (25.700000000000003°C)Light RainMostly Sunny

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Our pick of the best Great Barrier Reef Hotel Deals

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

5 out of 5
Pierpoint Road Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$267 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$267
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
Accomodation flawless. Everything within walking distance.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Airlie Beach Hotel

Airlie Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove Airlie Beach QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$246 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$246
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
The best location and the atmosphere downstairs in pub and bistro are fantastic. Best place to watch sports with huge screens and awesome sound.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Airlie Beach Hotel
Hilton Cairns

Hilton Cairns

5 out of 5
34 Esplanade Cairns QLD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$233 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$233
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
The hotel was in the perfect location for exploring downtown as well as accessing the terminal for your tour to the GBR. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well appointed. We had a lovely views of the water. We also used the pool which was also lovely. Great place to ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Cairns
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