The Burdekin Region has a tropical climate, with generally hot and humid summers and milder, drier winters.
Seasons
The Region is characterised by two seasons – the green (or wet) tropical summer season, which begins about November and ends about May, and the dry winter season.
Being a monsoonal climate, most rainfall occurs between January and March.
The cyclone season is normally confined to between December and April.
Marine Stinger Season
The Dangerous Marine Stinger season typically runs from November to May (subject to seasonal variability).
Temperatures
The Burdekin region has fairly uniform temperatures throughout the year.
Typical daytime temperatures range from 14-26C (52-78F) in mid-Winter/dry season, and 24-33C (75-91F) in mid-Summer/wet season.
For current weather observations and reports for the Burdekin Area, visit the Bureau of Meteorology website.
More Information
View additional information about the weather for the Lower Burdekin region at the following web sites.
Bureau of Meteorology
The official Australian Government weather information.
- Queensland Warnings
- Current Cyclones
- Queensland Marine Wind Forecast
- Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast
- Seven day forecast for Ayr
- Latest Weather Observations for Ayr
- Latest Weather Observations for Alva Beach
Weather Zone
Detailed summary of the current and forecast weather.
- Ayr Local Weather Summary
- Ayr Observation Graphs
- Ayr Daily Summaries
- Ayr Long Term Climate Information
- Bowen 128km Radar Image
- Queensland Satellite Image
- Queensland Tropical Cyclone Threat Map
- Australian Synoptic Charts Summary
Elders Weather
- Lower Burdekin Current Conditions
- Lower Burdekin Weather Forecast
- Bowen Radar Image
- Australia Radar Image
- Australia Satellite Image
- Australian Synoptic Charts Summary
Weather.com.au
A simple weather information site.
