Russell Island Weather Forecast
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Partly cloudy
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Shower
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Shower
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Shower
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Shower
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Shower
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Partly cloudy
Today 28 Aug North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, most likely later tonight. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening.
Cairns Coastal Waters
Cape Tribulation to Cardwell- Wind
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Cairns during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres outside the reef.
- 1st Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres outside the reef.
- Weather
- Mostly clear.
- Weather Situation
- A ridge extends over the north Queensland waters.
Russell Island Temperature Statistics View More
August Temperature
South Johnstone (43km)
Lowest 15 August, 2026
13 °CAverage August
20.1 °CHighest 12 August, 2026
29 °C
Climate (2021–2026)
South Johnstone (43km)
Average Low 2021–2026
20.6 °CAverage 2021–2026
23.9 °CAverage High 2021–2026
28.7 °C