Queensland, Australia
Wangan
Wangan is a village in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 612 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now22°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population612
Local time02:21
17.58° S, 146.01° EElevation 15 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4871October: high / low27° / 20°
Rain this month122mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeAug–Oct
Best: Aug–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Wangan at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:44 · 18:1912 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:35Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitAug–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in December
Coolest month17°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
641 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
108 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Monuments nearby9+
within 13 km
Weather in Wangan
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 94%
Today23 Oct28°21°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°21°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°20°
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°22°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°23°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°20°
When to go to Wangan
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 | 41 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 64 | 79 | 78 | 83 | 83 | 80 | 66 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 603 | 641 | 625 | 478 | 331 | 169 | 172 | 130 | 108 | 122 | 213 | 289 |
| Wet days | 22 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in Wangan
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Wangan
Outdoors around Wangan
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Innisfail Golf CourseGolf courses
0.1 kmAugust Moon Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.5 kmThe Paddock RV ParkCamp sites
7.7 kmNature around Wangan
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Wangan
Tropical storms · Wangan
Towns and villages around Wangan
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Stockton1.8 kmMundoo2 kmBamboo Creek2.4 kmSouth Johnstone2.5 kmComoon Loop3.4 kmBoogan3.8 kmMourilyan3.9 kmNo 6 Branch4.3 kmSouth Innisfail4.4 kmMartyville5.4 kmGoondi Hill5.6 kmEast Innisfail5.8 kmStoters Hill5.9 kmStotters Hill6.3 kmWebb6.6 kmInnisfail6.7 kmGoondi Bend6.7 kmMoresby6.8 kmEtty Bay7 kmObriens Hill7.2 kmNew Harbourline7.3 kmO'Briens Hill7.5 kmCullinane7.6 kmGoondi7.7 kmInnisfail Estate7.7 kmUpper Daradgee8.2 kmCoquette Point8.9 kmCroquette Point9.1 kmCoorumba9.2 kmSundown9.5 kmEaton9.6 kmSandy Pocket9.7 kmCoconuts10 kmMena Creek10 kmDaradgee10 kmFitzgerald Creek11 kmUtchee Creek11 kmBerner Creek11 kmFlying Fish Point12 kmJubilee Heights12 kmMourilyan Harbour12 kmBombeeta13 kmCowley13 kmWarrubullen13 kmVasa Views13 kmCowley Creek14 kmGarradunga14 kmNerada14 kmEubenangee14 kmJogo15 km
Wangan from above
Around Wangan26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Palmerston Rocks National ParkNature12 kmMoresby Range National ParkNature8.6 kmJohnstone RiverNature9.8 kmJapoon National ParkNature22 kmKurrimine Beach National ParkNature20 kmElla Bay National ParkNature21 kmLow Island, South JohnstoneNature5.2 kmBanana IslandNature7.0 kmMount Bartle FrereMountain30 kmMount Bellenden KerMountain38 kmSt Saviour's Anglican Church, South JohnstoneMonument2.6 kmInnisfail CourthouseMonument6.5 kmParonella ParkMonument9.9 kmInnisfail Water TowerMonument6.2 kmSee Poy HouseMonument6.2 kmCanecutters MemorialMonument6.6 kmSt Andrew's Presbyterian Memorial Church, InnisfailMonument6.9 kmJohnstone Shire HallMonument6.5 kmInnisfailStation5.9 kmInnisfail Mini RailStation6.9 kmInnisfailPlace6.7 kmMourilyanPlace3.9 kmEast InnisfailPlace5.8 kmInnisfail EstatePlace7.7 kmMirriwinniPlace22 kmGoondi BendPlace6.7 km
Postal code
4871
Getting to Wangan
Cairns International AirportCNS
82 kmTownsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSV
203 kmInnisfailRailway station
5.9 kmInnisfail Mini RailRailway station
6.9 kmPlaces near Wangan
Places with a climate like Wangan
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Wangan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wangan.
What is the hottest month in Wangan?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Wangan?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Wangan?
February is the wettest month with about 641 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Wangan?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.
What is the postal code of Wangan?
The postal code of Wangan is 4871.