Quick Answers
When is the wet season in the Daintree?
December to April, with heavy, frequent downpours. Highs range from 27°C to 33°C and humidity is often over 80%.
When is the best time to visit?
May to September is cooler and drier, with less humidity and highs around 26°C.
Is the wet season still worth visiting?
Yes. Most wet-season rain falls at night, so there are still many good weather days.
Daintree Rainforest Weather
Daintree Rainforest National Park is one of the wettest climates in Australia.
The “wet season” from December to April involves heavy, frequent downpours. Some areas receive over six metres of rainfall annually. Most of the rain falls during the night at this time of year, so there are still many great weather days possible on the Reef and Islands.
Maximum temperatures through “the wet” range from 27°C to 33°C (80 – 91°F), with humidity, often exceeding 80%.
The Daintree Rainforest weather is pleasantly warm in the cooler, drier months from May to September. There is reduced humidity and the maximum temperature averages 26°C (79°F).
The rainforest temperatures are comparatively mild thanks to the protective canopy layer provided by the tall trees. The air is often humid but cool.
The Daintree Rainforest’s highest recorded temperature is 36.7°C (98.06°F), and the lowest on record is 8.9°C (48.02°F).
Clothing tips: Warmer clothing during the winter months (June-September).
Casual resort-style clothing is acceptable, and suitable footwear is needed for walks.
Sea temperatures range from 23°C (73°F) in July (winter) to 29°C (84°F) in February (summer).
No daylight saving time
Daylight saving is not observed in the state of Queensland, so the time zone in Daintree Rainforest is Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), UTC +10.
Ultraviolet (UV) Index
Visitors should check the UV index in local weather reports when visiting the Daintree Rainforest and Far North Queensland. The index describes the daily solar UV radiation intensity.
Protection from sunburn recommended by wearing sun-smart clothing, including a hat and sunglasses, and using SPF30+ sunscreen (widely available in pharmacies and supermarkets). Bug repellent for midges, mosquitos and sand flies but wariness for the waters which are inhabited by crocodiles (observe the signs).
See our page on how to get to the Daintree Rainforest
Plan the Rest of Your Daintree Trip
Travel Kindly
At Hot Getaways, care is our compass — and a little kindness makes every journey better. When you visit the Daintree, we gently ask you to:
- Tread lightly in the rainforest — stay on the boardwalks and marked tracks to protect this ancient, fragile ecosystem.
- Respect the wildlife — never feed cassowaries or any animals, keep your distance, and take your rubbish home with you.
- Support local — choosing local operators, cafés and guides helps this beautiful place thrive.
- Honour Country — we travel on the traditional lands and sea Country of Australia’s First Peoples, with gratitude and respect to the Traditional Custodians past and present.
- Be kind to each other — a smile, a little patience and a helping hand make the day lovelier for everyone.
Small acts of care add up to something wonderful. Thank you for travelling kindly.
Planning around the weather? See the Daintree season by season for what each time of year is actually like on the ground, and what to pack for the Daintree before you set off.
