Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Heard Island and McDonald Islands in July
Weather score19Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
114mm
Sun
0h
Sea
2°C
Weather score
19
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 114mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 2°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Heard Island and McDonald Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July6°C average high
July is close to Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July114mm average rain
July sits near Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July0 hours average sun
July is close to Heard Island and McDonald Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
July2°C average sea
July is below Heard Island and McDonald Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to June and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 3°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July19 weather score
July is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.