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

Newell

Newell is a locality in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 327 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJun · Aug · Oct
Population327
Local time22:08
16.43° S, 145.41° EElevation 9 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4873
The year in Newellweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low26° / 22°
Rain this month62mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug · Oct

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

Newell at a glance

Best time to visitJun · Aug · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in January

Coolest month19°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

432 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

42 mm of rain

Warmest sea29°C

February

Monuments nearby8+

within 8.7 km

Weather in Newell

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Showers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct28°26°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct28°26°3.8 mm
Sun1 Nov28°26°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov28°26°2.1 mm
Tue3 Nov28°26°2.4 mm
Wed4 Nov27°25°
Thu5 Nov28°25°
Fri6 Nov28°27°0.9 mm
Sat7 Nov28°26°6.3 mm
Sun8 Nov28°27°0.7 mm

When to go to Newell

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score434149596581808280826847
High29°29°28°26°25°23°22°23°25°26°28°29°
Low25°25°24°23°22°20°19°19°20°22°24°25°
Rain (mm)4324454232511185650424862134228
Wet days242422171588885820
Sea29°29°29°27°26°24°24°24°25°26°27°29°

What's on in Newell

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

Monuments and museums in Newell

All monuments

Outdoors around Newell

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
Flagstaff HillViewpoints
0.1 km
Tropic Breeze Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.5 km
Palmer Sea ReefGolf courses
0.7 km
LookoutViewpoints
0.8 km
Wildlife Habitat Port DouglasZoos
1.5 km
Mirage Country ClubGolf courses
2.6 km

Nature around Newell

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 Newell

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Newell

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Newell

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

Newell from above

Postal code

4873

Getting to Newell

Cairns International AirportCNS
62 km
Cooktown AirportCTN
112 km
Daintree River FerryFerry port
18 km

Places near Newell

Places with a climate like Newell

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Newell?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Newell.
What is the hottest month in Newell?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Newell?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the rainiest month in Newell?
January is the wettest month with about 432 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Newell?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 24°C.
What is the postal code of Newell?
The postal code of Newell is 4873.