Fitzroy Island Water Temperature
Updated Sat 13:17 (Australia/Brisbane)
Australia · Forecast updated Sep 26, 2026, 13:17 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
24.0°C
75.2°F
Mild water
Valid Sep 26, 2026, 13:17 (Australia/Brisbane). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
0.7°C below
The typical September average is 24.7°C (76.5°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 23.8°C, versus 24.0°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Fitzroy Island, typical monthly averages range from about 23.6°C (74.5°F) in August to 29.8°C (85.6°F) in February.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Fitzroy Island has been 23.8°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Fitzroy Island, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29.2–30.2°C | 29.7°C / 85.5°F |
| February | 29.2–30.4°C | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| March | 29.1–29.3°C | 29.2°C / 84.6°F |
| April | 28.2–28.9°C | 28.5°C / 83.3°F |
| May | 26.0–26.2°C | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
| June | 24.4–24.8°C | 24.6°C / 76.3°F |
| July | 23.7–24.4°C | 24.0°C / 75.2°F |
| August | 23.2–24.1°C | 23.6°C / 74.5°F |
| September | 24.3–25.0°C | 24.7°C / 76.5°F |
| October | 25.5–26.8°C | 26.2°C / 79.2°F |
| November | 26.9–29.0°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| December | 28.3–29.5°C | 29.0°C / 84.2°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-16.96, 145.96). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Fitzroy Island in January
Typical January water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 29.7°C (85.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.2–30.2°C.
Fitzroy Island in February
Typical February water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 29.8°C (85.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.2–30.4°C.
Fitzroy Island in March
Typical March water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 29.2°C (84.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 29.1–29.3°C.
Fitzroy Island in April
Typical April water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 28.5°C (83.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.2–28.9°C.
Fitzroy Island in May
Typical May water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 26.1°C (79.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.0–26.2°C.
Fitzroy Island in June
Typical June water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 24.6°C (76.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.4–24.8°C.
Fitzroy Island in July
Typical July water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 24.0°C (75.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.7–24.4°C.
Fitzroy Island in August
Typical August water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 23.6°C (74.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.2–24.1°C.
Fitzroy Island in September
Typical September water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 24.7°C (76.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.3–25.0°C.
Fitzroy Island in October
Typical October water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 26.2°C (79.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.5–26.8°C.
Fitzroy Island in November
Typical November water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.9–29.0°C.
Fitzroy Island in December
Typical December water temperature near Fitzroy Island is 29.0°C (84.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 28.3–29.5°C.
Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 22.7°C / 72.9°F | 23.0°C / 73.5°F | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| September | 23.3°C / 73.9°F | 23.9°C / 74.9°F | 24.3°C / 75.7°F |
Partial coverage: 2 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 1174 hourly forecast records across 2 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Fitzroy Island
Rainforest island near Cairns with sheltered beaches and fringing coral reefs.
- Area
- Queensland
Fitzroy Island Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Fitzroy Island today?
The current sea surface temperature near Fitzroy Island is 24.0°C (75.2°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 23.8°C.
When is the water warmest in Fitzroy Island?
The water is typically warmest in February, at around 29.8°C (85.6°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Fitzroy Island?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 23.6°C (74.5°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Fitzroy Island today?
At 24.0°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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