How Long Is The Wet Season In Cape York?

November to April.
The Cape York Peninsula is blessed with a warm tropical climate all year round. It has a wet season from November to April and a dry season from May to October.

What is the best time to visit Cape York?

The dry season, between May and October, is the best time to enjoy Cape York Peninsula. From May to July, maximum temperatures are around 30°C. As the season progresses, the days become hotter and more humid. The peninsula is busiest between June and September, during the ‘cooler’ weather.

How long do wet seasons last?

The wet season (sometimes called the Rainy season) is the time of year when most of a region’s average annual rainfall occurs. It is the time of year where the majority of a country’s or region’s annual precipitation occurs. Generally, the season lasts at least a month.

Can you go to Cape York in the wet season?

The best time to visit Cape York is between May and September. The monsoon season is December-April and the Cape is mostly cut off by flooded rivers and boggy roads. May can still be a little wet and some parks may still be closed.

How often does it rain in Cape York?

There has only been one wet season since 1900 without a 50 mm rain event, which represents about a 0.2% risk in any year of this occurring. In Palmerville, 87% of rain events of 50 mm or more occur from December to February. On average, six such events occur every wet season, but this can range from 1 to 12.

Does it rain a lot in Cape York?

Annual average rainfall is 1305mm. The rainfall is highly seasonal, with most rain falling during the wet season (October–March) either as heavy thunderstorms, monsoonal lows or tropical cyclones.

Can you swim in Cape York Beach?

Two of Cape York’s best wild swimming spots are in Apudthama National Park (Jardine River National Park), at the base of the area known simply as The Tip.

What months are wet season?

Using temperature and rainfall as bases, the climate of the country can be divided into two major seasons: (1) the rainy season, from June to November; and (2) the dry season, from December to May.

What is the rainiest month of the year?

June
His conclusion is that June is, overall, most frequently the wettest month in the U.S. with 2,053 of the 8,535 sites reporting such.

How do you protect yourself in a wet season?

13 Health and Safety Tips for the Rainy Season

1. Bring proper rain gear.
2. Take a warm shower.
3. Wash your hand frequently.
4. Eat healthily and take vitamins.
5. Drink plenty of water.
6. Stock up on basic necessities.
7. Avoid walking in the rain.
8. Keep mosquitoes out.

Can you take alcohol to Cape York?

The maximum amount of alcohol that can be carried per vehicle is: 2 litres of wine (unfortified) and 1 x 30 can carton of any strength beer, or 2 litres of wine (unfortified) and 1 x 24 can carton of premixed spirits of up to 5.5% alcohol/volume. It is an offence to drink in a public place.

Can you do Cape York without a snorkel?

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This should go without saying, as without a snorkel your vehicle will not be able to deliver air to the engine while traversing the many creek crossings that Cape York explorers encounter, which is certain to put a stop to your adventure.

Can you take a normal caravan to Cape York?

In general, we don’t recommend taking caravans to the tip of Cape York. But driving to Weipa is not as challenging and the road is 50% sealed. Many people drive to Weipa, leave the caravan there, and go to Cape York in their 4WD only.

In which month does the rain stop in Cape Town?

The rainy period of the year lasts for 8.8 months, from March 9 to December 4, with a sliding 31-day rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. The month with the most rain in Cape Town is June, with an average rainfall of 2.9 inches. The rainless period of the year lasts for 3.2 months, from December 4 to March 9.

What is the rainiest month in Cape Town?

The rainiest months in Cape Town are May to August, and Johannesburg receives most of its rain in summer.

How far up Cape York is sealed?

The completion of sealing from Merluna to York Downs this month marks one of the most significant milestones of the CYRP achieved to date, with just over 200 kilometres of the PDR now sealed. Once CYRP Stage 2 is complete, only 145 kilometres of the 571-kilometre PDR will remain unsealed.

Is Cape York rich?

Cape York is a mineral-rich region that has been popular among prospectors since 19th-century gold rushes within the area.

Can you do Cape York in April?

April/May. If the road is open the creek crossings on the OTT and other tracks will be higher. And the PDR and Bamaga Road may not have had road crews to repair any damage yet. The road is more than likely to be passable but more care is needed.

Where does Cape York get its water from?

the Great Artesian Basin
Groundwater on Cape York Peninsula is present in both local surface aquifers, and the larger regional water table of the Great Artesian Basin.

Does Cape York have phone reception?

Most of Cape York has zero internet or phone service.

What language is spoken in Cape York?

Indigenous languages spoken at home include Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole) 8.7%, Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec 8.6%, Guugu Yimidhirr 7.5%, Wik Mungkan 4.2% and Kuuk Thayorre 2.1%.
Cultural & language diversity.