July · Australia
Best time to visit Phillip Island in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Phillip Island in July
Average temperature 12°C, 59 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
5.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Phillip Island scores 5.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Phillip Island is famous for little penguin parades-coastal cliffs and wildlife day trips from Melbourne. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
July in Phillip Island — workable with trade-offs
Expect 12°C (53°F) in July. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Phillip Island — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Phillip Island in July?
- In July, Phillip Island averages 12°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Phillip Island?
- July earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Phillip Island in July?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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