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Thursday Island

QLD, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

The best time to visit Thursday Island depends on what you value most. The data clearly shows that July and August is your sweet spot:

During these months, temperatures hover in the ideal range, the rain gauge shows minimal activity, and solar exposure reaches peak levels. Temperature averages hover around 26.2°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

January, february, march and april is when you'll face the toughest conditions. The months to skip are January, February, March and April, when heavy rainfall makes outdoor activities difficult.

Across the full year, Thursday Island records 1822mm of rainfall. The climate varies significantly from season to season, so choosing your visit dates based on the weather you prefer will make a real difference to your experience.

Use the month-by-month breakdown below to find the perfect window for your Thursday Island visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
July and August
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
July 9.6/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
January, February, March and April
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
1822mm
Total across all months

Month-by-Month Comfort Scores

Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine.

Monthly Climate Data

Month Max °C Min °C Rain mm Rain Days Solar MJ Humidity % Comfort

Seasonal Breakdown

Summer (Dec-Feb)
25.7°C to 30.4°C
Rainfall: 921mm | Average: 28.0°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
25.2°C to 29.7°C
Rainfall: 827mm | Average: 27.5°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
23.3°C to 29.2°C
Rainfall: 21mm | Average: 26.2°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
24.9°C to 31.1°C
Rainfall: 53mm | Average: 28.0°C

What to Pack

Based on Thursday Island's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

Pack light, breathable clothing, sunscreen (SPF 50+), a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.

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