July · Australia
Best time to visit Magnetic Island in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Magnetic Island in July
Average temperature 21°C, 44 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
7.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 21°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Magnetic Island scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 21°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Magnetic Island is Townsville’s koala-and-bay day trip-beaches, fort ruins, and ferry-easy reef snorkel. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
July in Magnetic Island — reliably good (11th best month)
With 21°C (70°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 44 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Magnetic Island — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Magnetic Island in July?
- In July, Magnetic Island averages 21°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Magnetic Island?
- July earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Magnetic Island in July?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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