Best time to visit Hamilton Island

Q: When is the best time to visit Hamilton Island?

The best time to visit Hamilton Island is October based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Hamilton Island?

The hottest time of year in Hamilton Island is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Hamilton Island?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Hamilton Island with 322mm on average. There are normally 12 days in March with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Hamilton Island?

The sunniest time of year in Hamilton Island is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Hamilton Island?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Hamilton Island in February when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

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When is the best time to visit Hamilton Island?

The best time to visit Hamilton Island is October based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

88
Jan
86
Feb
84
Mar
82
Apr
77
May
73
Jun
73
Jul
75
Aug
79
Sep
82
Oct
86
Nov
88
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
7
Jun
7
Jul
9
Aug
9
Sep
10
Oct
9
Nov
9
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Hamilton Island?

The hottest time of year in Hamilton Island is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Hamilton Island?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Hamilton Island with 12.7 inches on average. There are normally 12 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Hamilton Island?

The sunniest time of year in Hamilton Island is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Hamilton Island?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Hamilton Island in February when the water temperature reaches 82°F.