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Today 8 May North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the coast, slight chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h.

Cooktown Coastal Waters

Cape Melville to Cape Tribulation
Wind
Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres outside the reef.
1st Swell
Southeasterly around 1 metre outside the reef.
Weather
Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over the northern Queensland waters from a large high [1037 hPa] passing to the south of the Great Australian Bight. The ridge will remain in place over coming days as the high slowly moves eastwards.
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May Temperature

Cooktown Airport (67km)

  • Lowest 6 May, 2026

    18.4 °C
  • Average May

    24.9 °C
  • Highest 3 May, 2026

    28.7 °C

Climate (2021–Present)

Cooktown Airport (67km)

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  • Average Low 2021–2026

    22.6 °C
  • Average 2021–2026

    25.7 °C
  • Average High 2021–2026

    30.2 °C
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