INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Fitzroy Island Water Temperature
Updated Tue 14:54 (Australia/Brisbane)
Australia · Forecast updated Nov 10, 2026, 14:54 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
28.1°C
82.6°F
Very warm water
Valid Nov 10, 2026, 14:54 (Australia/Brisbane). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 27.9°C (82.2°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.5°C
Seven-day average: 27.9°C, versus 27.5°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Very warm water
Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
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 26.8°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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: December 29.0°C · February 29.8°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: January 29.7°C · March 29.2°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: February 29.8°C · April 28.5°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: March 29.2°C · May 26.1°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: April 28.5°C · June 24.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 26.1°C · July 24.0°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 24.6°C · August 23.6°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 24.0°C · September 24.7°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 23.6°C · October 26.2°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: September 24.7°C · November 27.9°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: October 26.2°C · December 29.0°C.
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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.
Swimming and snorkeling: very warm water. Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.
Adjacent months: November 27.9°C · January 29.7°C.
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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 / 75.0°F | 24.3°C / 75.7°F |
| October | 23.8°C / 74.8°F | 25.6°C / 78.1°F | 28.0°C / 82.4°F |
| November | 27.4°C / 81.3°F | 28.0°C / 82.3°F | 28.8°C / 83.8°F |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2255 hourly forecast records across 4 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 28.1°C (82.6°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 26.8°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 28.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
Full Snorkeling Forecast
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