Port Douglas, Australia
Queensland · Australia
Port Douglas is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,650. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°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 Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia, approximately 60 km (37 mi) north of Cairns.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,650 |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.4838°, 145.4673° |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Queensland |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 138.3 inches (3,513 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,650. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 138.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.
Climate in Port Douglas
Port Douglas has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (29°C), the coldest is Jul (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 2039 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.4838°S, 145.4673°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Brisbane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
Port Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in June to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (17.4") and September the driest (1.6").
Radio Stations near Port Douglas
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC 801kHz AM Cairns QLD Far North Queensland Local Radio 20220701 | community, contemporary | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 4CA 846 AM CAIRNS ONLINE | cairns, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Port Douglas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Douglas Court House Museum |
Libraries in Port Douglas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossman Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Douglas Branch Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Port Douglas
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port Douglas
36 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port Douglas
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Douglas
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Douglas
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Port Douglas
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Port Douglas
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | Large Airport |
| Mareeba Airport | MRG | Medium Airport |
| Bloomfield River Airport | BFC | Small Airport |
| Dimbulah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Koah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lakeland Airport | LKD | Small Airport |
| Yalkulka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Port Douglas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Port Douglas
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Douglas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St Mary's by the Sea |
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UFO Sightings Near Port Douglas
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Port Douglas.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Port douglas (australia) | 2011 | Multiple objects moving in an irregular fasion changing colour and direction at speed. |
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Port Douglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 138.3 inches.
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