Thursday Island 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Thursday Island's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 23.0°C up to 32.3°C, with a notable 1.2°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
The wettest month is Mar (588mm), and the driest is Jul (4mm). This creates an annual total of 1822mm distributed across about 168 rain days.
Compared to the Queensland average, Thursday Island is 3.0°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 1822mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Thursday Island. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Thursday Island's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Thursday Island's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Thursday Island reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 30.1°C, while the average minimum is 24.8°C. This 5.3°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Thursday Island showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1822mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9 | 25.9 | 436 | 27 | 18.3 | 72% |
| February | 30.1 | 25.5 | 291 | 27 | 21.4 | 71% |
| March | 29.8 | 25.0 | 588 | 30 | 16.6 | 74% |
| April | 30.0 | 25.5 | 204 | 18 | 17.6 | 69% |
| May | 29.4 | 25.2 | 35 | 12 | 16.1 | 64% |
| June | 29.2 | 23.6 | 12 | 5 | 16.2 | 56% |
| July | 28.7 | 23.0 | 4 | 1 | 17.2 | 52% |
| August | 29.6 | 23.3 | 4 | 1 | 19.6 | 51% |
| September | 29.9 | 24.0 | 18 | 5 | 21.0 | 55% |
| October | 31.2 | 24.8 | 10 | 3 | 24.1 | 51% |
| November | 32.3 | 25.9 | 25 | 10 | 24.3 | 53% |
| December | 31.2 | 25.6 | 195 | 29 | 19.5 | 64% |