Thursday Island Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Thursday Island's warmest month in 2024 was November, averaging 32.3 degrees. That gives Thursday Island an annual average daytime high of 30.1 degrees, 3.0 degrees warmer than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 32.3 degrees in November and bottom out with overnight lows of 23.0 degrees in July. That is a 9.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 24.8 degrees across the year, 6.3 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,822mm across 168 rain days, 35 percent wetter than the Queensland average. The wettest month is March at 588mm, and July is the driest at 4mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
Our Comfort Score puts July on top at 7.6/10 and December at the bottom with 3.2/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to July if you're picking the best time to visit Thursday Island.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 5.2/10 - Ranked #182 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 30.4 | 25.7 | 921 | 3.5 |
| Autumn | 29.7 | 25.2 | 827 | 4.3 |
| Winter | 29.2 | 23.3 | 21 | 7.2 |
| Spring | 31.1 | 24.9 | 53 | 6.0 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Thursday Island.
29.9°C, 436mm rain February
30.1°C, 291mm rain March
29.8°C, 588mm rain April
30.0°C, 204mm rain May
29.4°C, 35mm rain June
29.2°C, 12mm rain July
28.7°C, 4mm rain August
29.6°C, 4mm rain September
29.9°C, 18mm rain October
31.2°C, 10mm rain November
32.3°C, 25mm rain December
31.2°C, 195mm rain
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