When to go · Cooktown
Cooktown in October
Great month. Inside Cooktown's best window: May–Oct (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- 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 October
- CooktownHighs around 31 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen