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Palm Cove

Village · Cairns Region, 🇦🇺 Australia
Population 2,450
Area 7 km²
Time zone Australia/Brisbane
Palm Cove

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Palm Cove Essentials

Palm Cove is characterized by its ancient Melaleuca paperbark trees that line the beachfront esplanade. This coastal village serves as a base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. The area features a mix of sandy beaches, a dedicated fishing jetty, and a photogenic tunnel of palm trees. Nearby attractions include a family-oriented crocodile farm and the quieter shores of Ellis Beach, while the local dining scene is anchored by acclaimed regional restaurants overlooking the Coral Sea.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 25° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 24°–32°
  • 25° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 23°–30°
  • 25° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 22°–29°
  • 24° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 25° · extremes 19°–27°
  • 22° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 18°–26°
  • 20° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 17°–25°
  • 19° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 17°–26°
  • 20° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 25° · extremes 19°–27°
  • 21° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 27° · extremes 21°–29°
  • 23° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 22°–30°
  • 24° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 23°–31°
  • 25° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 12 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type I
230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+61
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Tours & Activities

Palm Cove
Walk
Palm Cove Jetty Lookout
Walk
Palm Tree Tunnel

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