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When is the Best Time to Explore Cape York?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Cape York, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Cape York are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually February and March. The months with the most rain are August and July, whereas March and January have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is -22°C and at night it is -29°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 13 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 2°C during the day and -21°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 63 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 6°C and the night-time average is -8°C. Average precipitation for this season is 151 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is -10°C and -25°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 72 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Cape York is 299 mm.