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When to go · Cooktown

Cooktown in August

Great month. Inside Cooktown's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
27°C / 17°C
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Cooktown

Inside Cooktown's best window: May–Oct (dry season).

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • CooktownHighs around 27 °C, lows around 17 °C, rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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