Climate Insights for Lockhart River Airport

Cook Shire, State of Queensland, Australia

Hottest
December
30°C peak
Coldest
August
21°C low
Wettest
January
418mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Lockhart River Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1637mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 418mm of rainfall. Lockhart River Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, February, January. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° May Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Jun Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 22° Aug Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Oct Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 23° Nov Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Dec Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25°
Max
Average
Min

Lockhart River Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 418mm Feb Precipitation: 328mm Mar Precipitation: 305mm Apr Precipitation: 166mm May Precipitation: 57mm Jun Precipitation: 29mm Jul Precipitation: 24mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Sep Precipitation: 20mm Oct Precipitation: 20mm Nov Precipitation: 36mm Dec Precipitation: 215mm
Precipitation

Lockhart River Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1637mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 418mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19mm. That's 399mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 26km/h Jun Wind Speed: 27km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 23km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Lockhart River Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Lockhart River Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Lockhart River Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 21°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 76mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 961mm across the season with a monthly average of 320mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 528mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 72mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 27°
Feb 27°
Mar 27°
Apr 26°
May 25°
Jun 24°
Jul 23°
Aug 24°
Sep 24°
Oct 26°
Nov 27°
Dec 27°

The best time to visit Lockhart River Airport is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 23mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 30°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lockhart River Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C
30 °C
17 km/h
418 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
30 °C
16 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
305 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
26 °C
27 km/h
29 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
26 °C
26 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
26 °C
25 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
27 °C
27 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Nov
24 °C
30 °C
21 km/h
36 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
30 °C
18 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
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