Australia weather in July
Thinking about venturing to Australia this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Australia in July?
Australia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. July is a winter month.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Dinner Plain at 7°C to very warm in Palmerston at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Palmerston and 0°C in Dinner Plain. While July might be the chilliest month, Australia offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Wyndham with an average of 0.3 mm to heavy rainfall in Strahan with 253 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Melbourne. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Australia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Australia's yearly weather, check out our Australia climate page.
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Average weather in Melbourne
In July Melbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Sydney
In July Sydney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Gold Coast
In July Gold Coast generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Brisbane
In July Brisbane generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Perth
In July Perth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Australia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Melbourne, July may not be the ideal time to visit Australia.
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 weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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