Weather forecast for todayCooktown, Australia

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:23 am AEST

  • 26°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 21km/hESE 110°
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Dewpoint: 21°C
  • Pressure: 1016.93mbar
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 11
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In Cooktown, currently, some clouds are present, but there are still breaks of sunshine.
The temperature is a warm 26°C, with the felt air temperature being computed to be a temperate 29°C. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature for today.

Sunday 18. Oct 2026

  • 29°C
  • 23°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 26km/hESE 123°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • UV index: 11
  • Sunrise: 5:49 am AEST
  • Sunset: 6:18 pm AEST
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On Sunday, 18th of October, partly cloudy skies will persist, making for a mix of sun and clouds.
The anticipated temperature range extends from a high of a warm 29°C to a low of a temperate 23°C.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at a humid 32°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
The anticipated temperature peak will correspond with October's average maximum of 28.8°C.
Sunrise was at 5:49 am and sunset will be at 6:18 pm; the daylight will last for 12h and 29min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 1 pm 31°C.
Coldest hour: 1 am 25°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 am 11%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 23km/hESE 120°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 1016mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 12 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 23km/hESE 120°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 1 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 24km/hESE 121°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 11
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  • 2 pm
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 25km/hESE 121°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 10
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  • 3 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 25km/hESE 120°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 6
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  • 4 pm
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    30°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 25km/hESE 118°
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 3
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  • 5 pm
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    29°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 24km/hSE 128°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 21km/hSE 137°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:18 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 25°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 18km/hSE 143°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 17km/hSE 143°
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    27°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 18km/hSE 141°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 18km/hSE 140°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 24°C
  • Feels like:
    26°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 18km/hSE 137°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 16km
  • UV index: 0
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Today, cloudy weather is expected.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 24°C and the highest temperature of 29°C. The hottest part of the day will be around 2 pm.
The maximum temperature today will be similar to October's average high. The expected low will be also resembling the average minimum in October, which is 22.4°C.
Updated: Oct 18, 2026 @ 00:23:57 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 10:23 am AEST in Cooktown is 26°C. Feels-like temperature is 29°C.

On Sunday, thin clouds will pass through at times, but overall, it will remain bright.

Today, the highest temperature in Cooktown will be 29°C, while the lowest temperature will be 23°C. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is assessed at 32°C.
Today, the maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 22.4°C.

On Sunday, in Cooktown, sunrise was at 5:49 am and sunset will be at 6:18 pm (AEST).

In Cooktown, the length of the day today will be 12h and 29min.