Does Australia have a rainy season?
Yes, we do have a rainy season in Australia. At the start of January in 2022, there were several days of locally heavy rain falls that affected many areas of Queensland with the daily rainfall totals range of 20 to 70 mm.
What is the rainiest place in Australia?
Queensland and Northern Territory are the rainiest place in Australia, the two states get the most rain in Australia. In Jan, On the other hand, South Australia and Victoria get the least rain.
| Area-average rainfall | Average (mm) |
|---|---|
| Australia | 108.6 |
| Queensland | 183.7 |
| New South Wales | 53.2 |
| Victoria | 29.0 |
| Tasmania | 39.9 |
| South Australia | 22.1 |
| Western Australia | 90.3 |
| Northern Territory | 161.1 |
| Murray-Darling Basin | 43.2 |
Data source: http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/rainfall/ 1-month rainfall table ending January 2023
What is the most rainy month in Australia?
In general, the most rainy month in Australia starts from November to April. The wet season in Australia is also the summer period which has high humidity and monsoonal rains.
Wet season in Cairns
The wet season in Cairns runs from December to February which is also the summer period. Summer in Cairns is considered to be the wet season or monsoon season as it is the wettest time of the year. During this time, Cairns experiences higher temperatures, higher humidity, and frequent rainfall although it doesn’t stop the tourists from visiting Cairns as most of the time the rain showers occur in the evenings or overnight. Also, with the higher rainfall in Summer, it presents a great viewing experience for the waterfalls in Cairns such as the Barron Falls.
If you haven’t been to Cairns before, you should definitely check out some of the best attractions we have in Cairns including the Scenic Rail and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. We have also written another post about the top places you should go in Cairns.
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