When is the best time to go to Mount Isa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mount Isa, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mount Isa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mount Isa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mount Isa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 97mm 9.5hrs 14hrs

The climate in Mount Isa during January can be summarized as very hot and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mount Isa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Mount Isa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in January »

February

Mount Isa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 91mm 9.2hrs 13.5hrs

February in Mount Isa is generally a little damp with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mount Isa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Mount Isa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in February »

March

Mount Isa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 58mm 9.2hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Mount Isa is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mount Isa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Mount Isa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in March »

April

Mount Isa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 17mm 10hrs 12.4hrs

Mount Isa's weather in April is typically hot and dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mount Isa.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mount Isa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in April »

May

Mount Isa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 18mm 9.9hrs 11.9hrs

May is a dry month in Mount Isa and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mount Isa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mount Isa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in May »

June

Mount Isa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 10mm 10hrs 14hrs

June is a very dry month in Mount Isa and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mount Isa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Mount Isa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in June »

July

Mount Isa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 12mm 10.3hrs 13.5hrs

July in Mount Isa is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mount Isa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Mount Isa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in July »

August

Mount Isa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 7mm 10.8hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Mount Isa is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mount Isa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Mount Isa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in August »

September

Mount Isa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 13mm 10.6hrs 12.4hrs

Mount Isa's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mount Isa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Mount Isa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in September »

October

Mount Isa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 21mm 10.5hrs 11.9hrs

October is a dry month in Mount Isa and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mount Isa.

October is in the spring in Mount Isa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in October »

November

Mount Isa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 33mm 10.4hrs 14hrs

Mount Isa's weather in November is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mount Isa.

November is in the spring in Mount Isa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in November »

December

Mount Isa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 60mm 10.1hrs 13.5hrs

December in Mount Isa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mount Isa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Mount Isa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mount Isa with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mount Isa weather in December »

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Mount Isa weather stats

Mount Isa weather statistics
Hottest month: January 35.9°C 96.6°F
Driest month: August 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: August 10.8hrs
Coldest month: July 23.4°C 74.1°F
Wettest month: January 97mm 3.8ins
Warmest sea: February 28.9°C 84°F
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