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Lockhart River
Queensland, Australia

Lockhart River

Lockhart River is a village in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 606 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now21°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population606
Local time00:58
12.79° S, 143.34° EElevation 31 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4892
The year in Lockhart Riverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low27° / 24°
Rain this month27mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Lockhart River at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in December

Coolest month22°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

358 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

12 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

January

Monuments nearby1+

within 9.4 km

Weather in Lockhart River

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Partly cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct29°22°
Sat24 Oct29°22°
Sun25 Oct29°23°
Mon26 Oct28°23°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°
Wed28 Oct27°23°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct28°24°
Fri30 Oct29°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°

When to go to Lockhart River

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score383643526681858789836143
High29°29°28°27°26°25°25°25°26°27°28°29°
Low25°25°25°25°24°23°22°22°23°24°25°25°
Rain (mm)35833037419090523225122770165
Wet days2926272211765331024
Sea29°29°29°28°26°25°24°24°25°26°28°29°

What's on in Lockhart River

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

Monuments and museums in Lockhart River

All monuments

Outdoors around Lockhart River

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

Gordon Creek Campground SouthCamp sites
9.6 km
Rainforest CampgroundCamp sites
10 km

Nature around Lockhart River

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 Lockhart River

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Lockhart River

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Lockhart River

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

Lockhart River from above

Postal code

4892

Getting to Lockhart River

Lockhart River AirportIRG
4.2 km
Coen AirportCUQ
111 km
Weipa AirportWEI
155 km

Places near Lockhart River

Places with a climate like Lockhart River

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lockhart River?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lockhart River.
What is the hottest month in Lockhart River?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Lockhart River?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lockhart River?
January is the wettest month with about 358 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lockhart River?
The sea is warmest in January at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 24°C.
What is the postal code of Lockhart River?
The postal code of Lockhart River is 4892.