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Queensland, Australia

Bamaga

Bamaga is a village in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,186 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now31°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,186
Local time15:16
10.89° S, 142.39° EElevation 34 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
The year in Bamagaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month14mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bamaga at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in November

Coolest month23°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

389 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

5 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

January

Weather in Bamaga

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
31°C

Partly cloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct31°25°1.4 mm
Sat31 Oct32°25°1.4 mm
Sun1 Nov33°25°0.9 mm
Mon2 Nov34°25°
Tue3 Nov33°24°
Wed4 Nov31°24°
Thu5 Nov32°23°
Fri6 Nov31°24°
Sat7 Nov32°24°2 mm

When to go to Bamaga

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score373639455578858487806040
High29°28°29°28°28°27°27°27°28°29°30°29°
Low25°25°25°25°25°24°23°23°24°24°25°26°
Rain (mm)389467376221592012851470239
Wet days292628241364412824
Sea29°29°29°28°27°26°25°25°26°27°28°29°

What's on in Bamaga

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Bamaga

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Alau Beach CampgroundsCamp sites
0.9 km
Loyalty Beach Campground & Fishing LodgeCamp sites
3.6 km

Nature around Bamaga

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bamaga

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Bamaga

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Bamaga from above

Getting to Bamaga

Horn Island AirportHID
36 km
Weipa AirportWEI
205 km
Daru AirportDAU
220 km
Jardine River Ferry TerminalFerry port
26 km

Places near Bamaga

Places with a climate like Bamaga

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bamaga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bamaga.
What is the hottest month in Bamaga?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bamaga?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bamaga?
January is the wettest month with about 389 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bamaga?
The sea is warmest in January at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.