Russell Island Weather Forecast
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Today 15 Apr North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cloudy. High chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding along the coastal fringe. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 23 to 29.
Cairns Coastal Waters
Cape Tribulation to Cardwell- Wind
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore north of Cairns in the late evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- East to southeasterly 1 to 2 metres outside the reef, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres later in the evening.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
- Weather Situation
- A ridge extends over the north Queensland waters. A low [1005 hPa] (ex-Tropical Cyclone Maila) in the Peninsula and Cooktown waters is moving over land today. A new ridge will extend over the north Queensland waters later today.
Russell Island Temperature Statistics View More
April Temperature
South Johnstone (43km)
Lowest 12 April, 2026
18.5 °CAverage April
24.8 °CHighest 12 April, 2026
30.8 °C
Climate (2021–Present)
South Johnstone (43km)
Average Low 2021–2026
20.6 °CAverage 2021–2026
23.9 °CAverage High 2021–2026
28.7 °C