Cooktown, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Cooktown is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 1,797. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Cooktown
Cooktown is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia. Cooktown is at the mouth of the Endeavour River, on Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland where James Cook beached his ship, the Endeavour, for repairs in 1770. Both the town and Mount Cook which rises up behind the town were named after James Cook.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,797 |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -15.4657°, 145.2498° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.2 inches (1,935 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cooktown
Cooktown is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 1,797. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Cooktown
Cooktown has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Dec (28.6°C), the coldest is Jul (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1461 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4657°S, 145.2498°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 14.5 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
Cooktown has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (16.1") and July the driest (0.9").
Schools in Cooktown
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooktown State School | - | - | - | - |
| Endeavour Christian College | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cooktown
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Cooktown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook Museum |
Libraries in Cooktown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooktown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hope Vale Indigenous Knowledge Centre | 0.0 |
Hotels in Cooktown
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cooktown
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cooktown
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cooktown
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Cooktown
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cooktown
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cooktown Airport | CTN | Medium Airport |
| Bloomfield River Airport | BFC | Small Airport |
| Cape Flattery Airport | CQP | Small Airport |
| Helenvale Airport | HLV | Small Airport |
| Hope Vale Airport | HPE | Small Airport |
| Lakeland Airport | LKD | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cooktown
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Tropics of Queensland | Natural | 1988 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cooktown
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall |
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Waterfalls Near Cooktown
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Cooktown.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Homerule Falls | |
| Trevathan Falls |
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Cooktown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 76.2 inches.
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