Queensland, Australia
Mount Peter
Mount Peter is a village in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 689 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now21°C
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Population689
Local time01:44
17.05° S, 145.74° EElevation 42 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4869October: high / low27° / 21°
Rain this month63mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJul · Sep–Oct
Best: Jul · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mount Peter at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:45 · 18:1912 h 34 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:36Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in January
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
422 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
50 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Mount Peter
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 99%
Today23 Oct28°20°2.5 mm
Sat24 Oct28°22°7.3 mm
Sun25 Oct27°21°6.1 mm
Mon26 Oct30°21°
Tue27 Oct30°22°4 mm
Wed28 Oct28°22°4.4 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct28°21°
When to go to Mount Peter
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 | 42 | 41 | 49 | 58 | 66 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 70 | 46 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 422 | 449 | 431 | 234 | 122 | 73 | 66 | 51 | 50 | 63 | 127 | 191 |
| Wet days | 23 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 17 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 29° |
What's on in Mount Peter
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Mount Peter
Outdoors around Mount Peter
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Crystal Cascades Holiday ParkCamp sites
0.2 kmCairns AquariumAquariums
1 kmMcArthur LookoutViewpoints
2.9 kmCairns Sunland Leisure ParkCamp sites
3 kmBoiBoi's ViewpointViewpoints
4.5 kmCairns Golf ClubGolf courses
4.8 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site
13 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site
14 kmTusa DiveDive site
14 kmNature around Mount Peter
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mount Peter
Tropical storms · Mount Peter
C2Cyclone Owen (2018)90 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Tasha (2010)60 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Olga (2010)52 km · 65 km/hC4Cyclone Larry (2006)72 km · 185 km/hC1Cyclone Steve (2000)63 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Rona (1999)72 km · 102 km/hC2Cyclone Justin (1997)39 km · 102 km/hC2Cyclone Winifred (1986)84 km · 148 km/h
Towns and villages around Mount Peter
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Mount Peter from above
Around Mount Peter32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Grey Peaks National ParkNature11 kmDinden National ParkNature11 kmCrystal CascadesNature11 kmMilmilgee FallsNature11 kmWongalee FallsNature11 kmSkeleton CreekNature6.6 kmAdmiralty IslandNature10 kmRedden IslandNature21 kmMount Bartle FrereMountain38 kmMount Bellenden KerMountain27 kmWalshs PyramidMountain11 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site13 kmPro Dive CairnsDive site14 kmTusa DiveDive site14 kmSt Monica's War Memorial CathedralMonument15 kmCairns School of ArtsMonument14 kmAlley Family GravesMonument8.8 kmCentral HotelMonument14 kmBolands CentreMonument14 kmCairns Technical College and High School BuildingMonument15 kmCairns City Council ChambersMonument14 kmGrove Street Pensioners' CottagesMonument15 kmGordonvaleStation7.4 kmCairnsStation14 kmFreshwaterStation19 kmReef Fleet TerminalFerry port14 kmCairnsPlace14 kmRedlynchPlace14 kmGoldsboroughPlace12 kmAloombaPlace12 kmAthertonPlace38 kmMalandaPlace37 km
Postal code
4869
Getting to Mount Peter
Cairns International AirportCNS
19 kmCooktown AirportCTN
188 kmGordonvaleRailway station
7.4 kmCairnsRailway station
14 kmFreshwaterRailway station
19 kmReef Fleet TerminalFitzroy Island
14 kmPlaces near Mount Peter
Places with a climate like Mount Peter
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mount Peter?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mount Peter.
What is the hottest month in Mount Peter?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Mount Peter?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mount Peter?
January is the wettest month with about 422 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mount Peter?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 24°C.
What is the postal code of Mount Peter?
The postal code of Mount Peter is 4869.