Russell Island Weather Forecast

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    Partly cloudy

Today 16 Aug North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 20 to 27.

Cairns Coastal Waters

Cape Tribulation to Cardwell
Wind
Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Cairns in the late evening.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
1st Swell
Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Weather Situation
A firm ridge extends over northern Queensland waters and will persist for several days as a strengthening high [1036 hPa] remains slow moving to the south of Australia.
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August Temperature

South Johnstone (43km)

  • Lowest 15 August, 2026

    13 °C

  • Average August

    19.8 °C

  • Highest 12 August, 2026

    29 °C

Climate (2021–2026)

South Johnstone (43km)

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  • Average Low 2021–2026

    20.6 °C

  • Average 2021–2026

    23.9 °C

  • Average High 2021–2026

    28.7 °C
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