July · Australia
Best time to visit Sunshine Coast in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sunshine Coast in July
Average temperature 18°C, 62 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
July in Sunshine Coast scores 4.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Sunshine Coast strings beaches from Caloundra to Noosa-surf suburbs and hinterland hinterland hills. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
July in Sunshine Coast — off-season conditions
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Sunshine Coast — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sunshine Coast in July?
- In July, Sunshine Coast averages 18°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Sunshine Coast?
- July earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sunshine Coast in July?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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