Queensland, Australia
Kuranda
Kuranda is a village in Queensland, Australia, 357 m above sea level, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,456 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now24°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population2,456
Local time01:53
16.82° S, 145.64° EElevation 357 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal codes4872, 4879 …October: high / low25° / 21°
Rain this month46mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kuranda at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:46 · 18:1912 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:37Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in January
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
383 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
29 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Monuments nearby8+
within 15 km
Weather in Kuranda
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 75%
Today23 Oct26°21°
Sat24 Oct26°22°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct26°22°
Tue27 Oct27°23°1.9 mm
Wed28 Oct27°23°1 mm
Thu29 Oct27°23°
Fri30 Oct27°24°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°23°
When to go to Kuranda
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 49 | 47 | 56 | 65 | 66 | 79 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 89 | 79 | 54 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 27° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 383 | 414 | 363 | 181 | 82 | 39 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 46 | 99 | 176 |
| Wet days | 24 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 18 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° |
What's on in Kuranda
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kuranda
Outdoors around Kuranda
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
View of Jumrum CreekViewpoints
0.3 kmKuranda Koala GardensZoos
0.6 kmRainforestation Nature ParkZoos
1.5 kmCool Waters Holiday ParkCamp sites
2.8 kmWright's LookoutViewpoints
3 kmLake Placid Tourist ParkCamp sites
6.7 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site
19 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site
19 kmTusa DiveDive site
19 kmNature around Kuranda
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kuranda
Tropical storms · Kuranda
C2Cyclone Owen (2018)63 km · 65 km/hC5Cyclone Ita (2014)44 km · 93 km/hTSTropical Storm Tasha (2010)73 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Olga (2010)60 km · 65 km/hC4Cyclone Larry (2006)90 km · 185 km/hC1Cyclone Steve (2000)55 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Rona (1999)47 km · 102 km/hC2Cyclone Justin (1997)37 km · 93 km/h
Towns and villages around Kuranda
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kuranda from above
Around Kuranda33 places to see, do and reach nearby
Barron Gorge National ParkNature3.0 kmBarron RiverNature1.5 kmBarron FallsNature1.7 kmStoney Creek FallsNature3.6 kmRainforestation Nature ParkNature1.5 kmLake PlacidNature7.1 kmDouble Island, QueenslandNature12 kmHaycock Island, KurandaNature12 kmWalshs PyramidMountain39 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site19 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site19 kmTusa DiveDive site19 kmKuranda Fig Tree AvenueMonument0.2 kmSecond Innisfail Court HouseMonument8.8 kmFlecker Botanical GardensMonument15 kmWWII RAN Fuel Installation, Edge HillMonument15 kmCairns-to-Kuranda railway lineMonument5.5 kmXavier and Sadie Herbert's CottageMonument9.8 kmExplosives Magazine and Detonator Store, StratfordMonument12 kmOribin StudioMonument13 kmAustralian Armour and Artillery MuseumMuseum6.9 kmKuranda Scenic RailwayMuseum9.9 kmCairns Botanic Gardens Visitor CentreMuseum15 kmKurandaStation0.2 kmBarron FallsStation1.9 kmFreshwaterStation10 kmReef Fleet TerminalFerry port19 kmCairnsPlace18 kmRedlynchPlace13 kmKoahPlace12 kmBiboohraPlace22 kmAthertonPlace53 kmMalandaPlace59 km
Postal codes
487248794881
Getting to Kuranda
Cairns International AirportCNS
14 kmCooktown AirportCTN
161 kmKurandaRailway station
0.2 kmBarron FallsRailway station
1.9 kmFreshwaterRailway station
10 kmReef Fleet TerminalFitzroy Island
19 kmPlaces near Kuranda
Places with a climate like Kuranda
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kuranda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kuranda.
What is the hottest month in Kuranda?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Kuranda?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kuranda?
January is the wettest month with about 383 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kuranda?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.
What is the postal code of Kuranda?
Kuranda has 3 postal codes: 4872, 4879, 4881.