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Mount Isa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Mount Isa can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very hot to warm. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to comfortable in Mount Isa. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in December to a comfortable 26°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 10°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mount Isa has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 419 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Mount Isa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives high rainfall, with an average of 109 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.3 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mount Isa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Mount Isa

Mon   Jan 13
42°C | 25°C
NW 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Jan 14
42°C | 27°C
NW 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Jan 15
39°C | 26°C
NW 6 m/s
1.2 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Mount Isa in Australia

During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Mount Isa?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mount Isa?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mount Isa?
    January tops the wettest month list with 109 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mount Isa?
    August is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.