Australia weather in July
What is the weather like in Australia in July?
The weather conditions in Australia in July range from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a winter month.
During July in Australia, the average maximum temperature ranges from very low in Mount Buller with 2°C (35°F) to very high in Weipa with 31°C (88°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Weipa and -3°C (28°F) in Mount Buller. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Australia.
Precipitation in July ranges from almost no in Darwin with an average of 1mm (0inch) rainfall to heavy in Pemberton with 215mm (8.5inch).
It is the driest month of the year in Melbourne.
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 140 hours of sunshine in Melbourne during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Australia.
Where to go in Australia in July





Popular destinations in Australia
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Average weather in Melbourne
In July Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Sydney
In July Sydney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Gold Coast
In July Gold Coast generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Brisbane
In July Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (51°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Perth
In July Perth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is July the best time to go to Australia?
In our opinion July is not the best time to visit Australia with commonly tolerable weather in Melbourne.
On average the best time to visit Australia is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Melbourne.
The worst months are June, July and August that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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