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Exchange Hotel, Mossman
Exchange Hotel, Mossman
Mossman Shire Hall and Douglas Shire Council Chambers
Mossman Shire Hall and Douglas Shire Council Chambers
FDA Carstens Memorial
FDA Carstens Memorial
St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas
St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas
Queensland, Australia

Mossman

Mossman is a village in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,744 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now20°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population1,744
Local time21:33
16.46° S, 145.37° EElevation 14 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4873
The year in Mossmanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low27° / 22°
Rain this month63mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mossman at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month18°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

439 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

41 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Monuments nearby8+

within 10 km

Weather in Mossman

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 99%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°21°0.8 mm
Mon26 Oct28°20°
Tue27 Oct27°21°0.8 mm
Wed28 Oct26°22°2.9 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°0.7 mm
Fri30 Oct27°23°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct26°23°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov26°23°2.6 mm
Mon2 Nov28°23°2.9 mm
Tue3 Nov29°22°2 mm

When to go to Mossman

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score424049586581808280806746
High29°29°28°27°25°23°23°23°25°27°28°29°
Low25°25°24°23°21°19°18°19°20°22°23°25°
Rain (mm)4394544232461145550414763138234
Wet days242422171588885820
Sea29°29°29°27°26°24°24°24°25°26°27°29°

What's on in Mossman

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

Monuments and museums in Mossman

All monuments

Outdoors around Mossman

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

Things to do
Tropic Breeze Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.5 km
Palmer Sea ReefGolf courses
0.7 km
BIG 4 Port Douglas Glengarry Holiday ParkCamp sites
0.9 km
Wildlife Habitat Port DouglasZoos
1.5 km
Mirage Country ClubGolf courses
2.6 km
Mossman River LookoutViewpoints
4.5 km

Nature around Mossman

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 Mossman

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Mossman

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Mossman

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

Mossman from above

Postal code

4873

Getting to Mossman

Cairns International AirportCNS
61 km
Cooktown AirportCTN
115 km
Daintree River FerryFerry port
23 km

Places near Mossman

Places with a climate like Mossman

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mossman?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mossman.
What is the hottest month in Mossman?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Mossman?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mossman?
January is the wettest month with about 439 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mossman?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 24°C.
What is the postal code of Mossman?
The postal code of Mossman is 4873.