Island in Queensland, Australia
Magnetic Island weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Magnetic Island
May–Sep is dry and mild with no marine stingers. Oct–May has stingers in the water; Dec–Mar is hot, humid and cyclone-prone.
Magnetic Island weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan29°184 mm
- Feb29°216 mm
- Mar28°143 mm
- Apr27°55 mm
- May26°33 mm
- Jun24°25 mm
- Jul23°22 mm
- Aug24°11 mm
- Sep25°13 mm
- Oct26°21 mm
- Nov28°39 mm
- Dec29°78 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 27°C80°F | 184 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| February | 29°C84°F | 27°C80°F | 216 mm | 79% | Rainy |
| March | 28°C83°F | 26°C79°F | 143 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| April | 27°C81°F | 25°C76°F | 55 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C78°F | 22°C72°F | 33 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| June | 24°C75°F | 20°C69°F | 25 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C74°F | 20°C67°F | 22 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C74°F | 20°C68°F | 11 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| September | 25°C77°F | 22°C71°F | 13 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 26°C79°F | 24°C74°F | 21 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| November | 28°C82°F | 25°C77°F | 39 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| December | 29°C84°F | 26°C79°F | 78 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
Best months across Australia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | Jan (25°C) |
| Melbourne | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Brisbane | Apr–Sep | Jan (29°C) |
| Gold Coast | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Perth | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Feb (27°C) |
| Cairns | Jun–Oct | Dec (32°C) |
| Byron Bay | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Adelaide | Mar–Apr, Sep–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Hobart | Dec–Mar | Jan (22°C) |
| Bondi Beach | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Whitsundays | May–Oct | Dec (29°C) |
| Uluru | May–Sep | Jan (39°C) |
| Noosa | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (27°C) |
| Darwin | May–Sep | Oct (33°C) |
| Blue Mountains | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (28°C) |
| Sunshine Coast | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Jan (28°C) |
| Great Ocean Road | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | Feb (19°C) |
| K'gari | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Feb (27°C) |
| Port Douglas | May–Oct | Dec (30°C) |
| Fremantle | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Feb (27°C) |
| Canberra | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (30°C) |
| Margaret River | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec | Feb (24°C) |
| Broome | May–Sep | Nov (39°C) |
| Newcastle | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jan (26°C) |
| Alice Springs | Apr–Sep | Jan (38°C) |
| Launceston | Nov–Mar | Jan (26°C) |
| Manly | Nov–Mar | Jan (26°C) |
| Magnetic Island | May–Sep | Feb (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Magnetic Island?
May–Sep. May–Sep is dry and mild with no marine stingers. Oct–May has stingers in the water; Dec–Mar is hot, humid and cyclone-prone.
When is the rainy season in Magnetic Island?
Rain peaks in February with about 216 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jan–Feb.
What is the hottest month in Magnetic Island?
February, with average highs of 29°C (84°F).
How cold does Magnetic Island get?
The coolest nights are in July, averaging 20°C (67°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- SeaLink Magnetic Island
- Townsville tourism
- Queensland Health
- Magnetic Island Health Service Centre
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