Kewarra Beach Resort - Far North Queensland Climate

We are often asked; “What weather can I expect during my stay at Kewarra Beach Resort ?”
Think of our weather as being very similar to tropical islands in the South Pacific, such as Tahiti and Fiji, which are on similar latitude.
The climate is tropical and is warm year round. Our beaches are fringed with coconut palms and the nearby mountain ranges are swathed in tropical rainforest.
Bird calls resonate during the day and the nights are filled with singing insects and melodious tree frogs.

There are two dominant seasons,both equally attractive times to visit:

January to April is the ‘wet’. This is a time of hot sunny days with periods of warm tropical rain. The daily sunshine hours are high because the rain predominantly falls at night. This is a spectacular time of year. The tropical vegetation is abundant and the forests are filled with clear streams and many waterfalls. The prevailing sea breezes at this time are from the North.

May to December is the ‘dry’. The rain that falls at this time is less intense than the tropical downpours of the ‘wet’. The temperatures and humidity are a little lower. From April to September, the prevailing breezes are the southeasterly Trade Winds.

January, February and March are an exciting time of the year. It is the hottest time of the year. Maximum temperatures are 89 F (32 C) and minimum at night 72F (22C). This is the start of the wet. Spectacular monsoon clouds build up in the late afternoons and 16.5 inches (419mm) falls during the month. However we have an average of 7 sunshine hours everyday. This is a beautiful time of the year to experience the Great Barrier Reef, as the seas can be calm, warm, deep blue and clear for days on end. The tropical rainforests are at their very best at this time of year and many colourful migratory birds visit the area at this time. You can also expect to see a great variety of brilliant butterflies and tropical blooms in our gardens. The colours of nature are vivid and intense, reflecting the tropical light.

The warm, calm, clear seas in the months between November and May signal the time when box jellyfish can be found in the sea along coastal beaches. You will be advised on arrival where it is safe to swim. Box jellyfish are not found out on the Barrier Reef where the fish and coral viewing is at its very best.
The coldest month of the year is July when the maximum temperature is 77F (25C) and the minimum at night 61F (16C). You can see we never have a winter. It is warm and balmy throughout the year. Frosts have never been recorded in our coastal area.

From June to September is the annual migration of the Southern Humpback whales. Pods of these magnificent animals travel from the Antarctic to have their calves in our warm tropical waters. Other common whales at this time include Minke, Dwarf Minke, and Brydes. The coastal waters are also home to many species of dolphins, such as Bottlenose, Humpback, Spinner and Irrawaddy.
September to December is often a period of very calm seas, hot sunny days and occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Many tropical trees and vines are in full bloom and the gardens are a riot of colour. Birds and butterflies abound; in particular many species of Honeyeaters which take advantage of the rich supply of nectar.