Cooktown in July
So, what's Cooktown actually like in July? In a word: comfortable. It's winter, and the days are averaging 25.5 degrees.
Daytime highs average 25.5 degrees, dropping to 20.2 degrees overnight. That's a 5-degree swing between day and night. That's solidly pleasant territory. Great for being outdoors.
July is 3.1 degrees cooler than Cooktown's yearly average.
You're looking at 25mm of rain across 8 days in a typical July. Nothing dramatic.
Solar exposure averages 16.0 MJ/m2 per day in July, with UV levels in the very high range. You'll want SPF 50+ and a decent hat.
Our Comfort Score rates July at 9.1/10. That's about as good as it gets.
For your suitcase: a mix of short and long sleeves, and serious sun protection.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in July.
July at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in July. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Comfortable casual wear suitable for warm days
- A light rain jacket just in case
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and sunglasses for UV protection
Coming From Overseas?
How July in Cooktown stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 2 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 6 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 4 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How July Compares
Cooktown's monthly climate at a glance. July is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.2 | 25.4 | 413mm | 3.1 |
| Feb | 30.4 | 24.8 | 205mm | 3.5 |
| Mar | 29.1 | 24.8 | 510mm | 3.9 |
| Apr | 28.6 | 24.6 | 98mm | 5.6 |
| May | 26.9 | 23.5 | 46mm | 6.8 |
| Jun | 26.3 | 20.6 | 16mm | 8.5 |
| Jul | 25.5 | 20.2 | 25mm | 9.1 |
| Aug | 26.3 | 20.8 | 21mm | 8.7 |
| Sep | 27.6 | 22.5 | 25mm | 8.2 |
| Oct | 29.1 | 24.1 | 15mm | 7.6 |
| Nov | 30.2 | 24.9 | 24mm | 6.6 |
| Dec | 31.7 | 24.7 | 203mm | 3.5 |