Thursday Island in July
July is right in the heart of winter for Thursday Island, and the weather has a definite personality this time of year.
Daytime highs average 28.7 degrees, dropping to 23.0 degrees overnight. That's a 6-degree swing between day and night. The warmth sticks around even after dark.
At 28.7 degrees, July sits 1.4 degrees below the annual average of 30.1 degrees.
You're looking at 4mm of rain across 1 days in a typical July. That's barely a sprinkle.
Sunshine-wise, July delivers around 17.2 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the very high category. You'll want SPF 50+ and a decent hat.
The Comfort Score for July comes in at 7.6/10, solidly pleasant.
Packing tip: bring t-shirts with a light layer for evenings, 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
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and sunglasses for UV protection
Coming From Overseas?
How July in Thursday Island stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 5 degrees warmer and considerably drier.
About 2 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 1 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How July Compares
Thursday Island's monthly climate at a glance. July is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.9 | 25.9 | 436mm | 3.5 |
| Feb | 30.1 | 25.5 | 291mm | 3.7 |
| Mar | 29.8 | 25.0 | 588mm | 3.3 |
| Apr | 30.0 | 25.5 | 204mm | 3.8 |
| May | 29.4 | 25.2 | 35mm | 5.7 |
| Jun | 29.2 | 23.6 | 12mm | 6.8 |
| Jul | 28.7 | 23.0 | 4mm | 7.6 |
| Aug | 29.6 | 23.3 | 4mm | 7.2 |
| Sep | 29.9 | 24.0 | 18mm | 6.8 |
| Oct | 31.2 | 24.8 | 10mm | 6.2 |
| Nov | 32.3 | 25.9 | 25mm | 5.0 |
| Dec | 31.2 | 25.6 | 195mm | 3.2 |