Weather

 

Myth

Cooktown does not shut or close down during the wet season.

 

Most of the photos taken on this website were taken during the 'Wet Season'. 

Generally you will find the weather in Cooktown very pleasant.  We have plenty of sunshine and the weather is always warm and never too hot or humid due to our location next to the ocean.  The town and the park especially is shadowed by Mt. Cook and the surrounding hills which take the edge off the prevailing south easterly winds so your visit will be a peaceful experience camping with us.

We do experience a big increase in rainfall during the wet season months but this is normally night time and short heavy daily showers.  It never really consistently rains all day long even in the wettest months.  Interruptions to your plans are not common occurrence.  The advantage of visiting this time of the year is all the parks are at their best and the streams and their waterfalls at the most spectacular.  The best part is you also get the amazing places to yourself most days.

Interesting Statistics

The highest ever temperature recorded is 41.7 Celsius

The lowest ever temperature recorded is 4.4 Celsius

Highest ever daily rainfall is 405.4 millimetres