Cool
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Macquarie Island, Antarctica in July
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 5°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
5°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
0.7h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Macquarie Island, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July5°C average high
July has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July71mm average rain
July is close to Macquarie Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
July0.7 hours average sun
July is one of Macquarie Island's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July5°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July15 weather score
July is close to Macquarie Island's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.