Bowen Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Bowen

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
23 mm
Avg Humidity
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71%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-4.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Bowen July Weather Overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen, with average highs near 24.2°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 20.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Bowen July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Bowen was 2010 — when the month averaged 22.3°C — while the coldest was 2022 at 18.4°C. Typical July days reach 24.2°C with nights near 16.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.7°C→20.9°C+1.2°C
Max Temp23.4°C→24.4°C+1°C
Min Temp16.0°C→17.4°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.3°C5 yr (11%)
19.3°C–20.5°C16 yr (36%)
20.5°C–21.8°C20 yr (44%)
21.8°C–23.0°C4 yr (9%)

Bowen July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the drier months in Bowen, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1988 with 106 mm, while the driest were 1995 and 2009 at 0 mm.

Bowen July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bowen during July averages 71%. The most humid July was 1990 at 80%, and the least humid was 1991 at 60%.

Bowen July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bowen. The sunniest July was 2007 at 4.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.4.

Bowen July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bowen during July is 3.6 m/s. The windiest Julys were 2003, 2005 and 2013 at 4.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2000, 2021 and 2025, among others at 3.1 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Bowen

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How July Ranks in Bowen

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Bowen Weather by Month

Bowen July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.0°C20.7°C20.5°C20.9°C20.8°C+0.8°C
Avg High23.5°C24.4°C24.3°C24.5°C24.3°C+0.8°C
Avg Low16.4°C17.0°C16.8°C17.3°C17.3°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain36 mm11 mm15 mm20 mm44 mm+7 mm

Extreme July Records in Bowen

🔥Warmest July31.2°C1995
🧊Coldest July7.8°C1984
🌧️Wettest July106 mm1988
🏜️Driest July0 mm1995
🌬️Windiest July4.5 m/s2003

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Bowen have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 7.8°C (1984) to a record high of 31.2°C (1995).

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Rainfall in July is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm, with a wettest year of 106 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Bowen?

One of the best times to visit Bowen

July is one of the best times to visit Bowen. Expect days averaging 24.2°C and nights around 16.9°C (mean 20.5°C) — cooler than Bowen's yearly average — with low rainfall (23 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Bowen's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Bowen Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen, with average highs near 24.2°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 20.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 23 mm of rainfall in Bowen, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 106 mm (1988), and the driest just 0 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.2 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.4°C to 24.4°C and overnight lows from 16°C to 17.4°C over the same span.
July Weather in Bowen, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202525.0°C21.4°C17.8°C27.8°C11.3°C14 mm73%3.1 m/s4.2
202424.5°C21.0°C17.5°C26.8°C11.5°C5 mm68%3.9 m/s4.2
202324.9°C21.8°C18.6°C27.7°C14.8°C75 mm74%4.1 m/s3.7
2022 ❄️21.7°C18.4°C15.2°C24.0°C10.3°C103 mm79%3.6 m/s4.1
202125.8°C21.9°C18.1°C29.3°C14.6°C7 mm69%3.1 m/s4.5
202024.1°C20.2°C16.4°C26.5°C11.8°C56 mm71%3.6 m/s4.3
201924.0°C20.3°C16.7°C25.2°C12.7°C35 mm76%3.7 m/s4.3
201825.0°C21.2°C17.4°C29.0°C14.0°C7 mm72%3.3 m/s4.6
201725.0°C21.6°C18.2°C27.5°C13.8°C2 mm74%3.5 m/s4.6
201624.8°C21.5°C18.2°C27.0°C12.5°C69 mm76%3.5 m/s4.1
201524.7°C21.0°C17.3°C27.4°C11.5°C4 mm69%3.7 m/s4.5
201424.2°C20.2°C16.2°C27.2°C12.6°C1 mm67%3.3 m/s4.6
201324.8°C21.5°C18.3°C26.9°C13.1°C7 mm74%4.5 m/s3.9
201223.0°C19.5°C16.1°C26.4°C11.7°C63 mm77%3.9 m/s3.9
201123.9°C19.9°C15.8°C26.5°C12.2°C3 mm71%3.3 m/s4.4
2010 🔥25.5°C22.3°C19.1°C27.5°C16.1°C4 mm75%4 m/s3.7
200925.0°C21.0°C17.0°C30.4°C11.3°C0 mm65%3.5 m/s4.7
200823.9°C20.2°C16.5°C27.1°C11.1°C81 mm72%3.4 m/s3.9
200722.6°C18.6°C14.6°C26.0°C9.6°C1 mm67%3.2 m/s4.8
200624.2°C20.6°C17.1°C27.9°C13.3°C22 mm76%3.7 m/s3.9
200524.8°C21.4°C18.0°C28.1°C13.5°C25 mm71%4.5 m/s3.9
200424.7°C21.2°C17.6°C28.2°C13.1°C4 mm70%3.6 m/s4.3
200324.5°C21.1°C17.8°C26.7°C13.4°C5 mm69%4.5 m/s4.3
200224.4°C20.6°C16.9°C27.3°C12.6°C2 mm63%3.6 m/s4.4
200125.3°C21.0°C16.7°C27.2°C12.0°C5 mm63%3.4 m/s4.5
200023.6°C19.6°C15.5°C27.2°C11.1°C2 mm67%3.1 m/s4.5
199924.3°C20.4°C16.5°C27.8°C13.4°C14 mm68%3.8 m/s4.1
199825.0°C21.7°C18.4°C27.1°C11.7°C18 mm74%3.7 m/s4
199723.6°C20.2°C16.8°C25.5°C12.3°C9 mm76%4.4 m/s4.1
199624.6°C20.5°C16.4°C29.5°C10.2°C25 mm62%3.5 m/s4.2
199525.8°C21.6°C17.4°C31.2°C13.4°C0 mm63%3.1 m/s4.6
199423.8°C20.3°C16.9°C26.7°C13.7°C8 mm68%4.2 m/s4.2
199325.3°C21.9°C18.5°C28.7°C15.2°C17 mm75%3.4 m/s3.9
199224.1°C20.4°C16.7°C26.4°C11.9°C2 mm68%3.9 m/s4.4
199124.6°C20.7°C16.7°C27.4°C12.6°C3 mm60%3.4 m/s4.4
199022.4°C19.2°C15.9°C24.4°C10.8°C10 mm80%3.1 m/s4.3
198922.2°C19.1°C16.0°C24.6°C10.8°C49 mm77%3.5 m/s3.6
1988 🌧️23.3°C20.3°C17.3°C25.6°C12.2°C106 mm78%3.9 m/s3.7
198724.0°C20.2°C16.4°C25.6°C13.3°C20 mm67%3.4 m/s4.3
198625.0°C21.7°C18.3°C28.0°C13.4°C25 mm73%3.7 m/s3.8
198522.5°C18.7°C14.9°C25.4°C10.2°C42 mm72%3.7 m/s4.3
198423.7°C19.8°C15.9°C25.7°C7.8°C67 mm70%3.5 m/s3.4
198322.7°C19.3°C15.8°C25.1°C10.5°C4 mm73%3.8 m/s—
198223.7°C19.5°C15.2°C26.0°C10.4°C2 mm63%3.4 m/s—
198124.6°C21.3°C18.1°C26.9°C14.1°C12 mm74%3.6 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Bowen July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bowen in July?▼

The average high in July is around 24.2°C with lows near 16.9°C (mean 20.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bowen in July?▼

July averages 23 mm of rainfall in Bowen, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 106 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest July on record in Bowen?▼

The hottest July reached 31.2°C in 1995. The coldest dipped to 7.8°C in 1984.

Has July in Bowen gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.4°C to 24.4°C and overnight lows from 16°C to 17.4°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Bowen?▼

July is one of the cooler months of the year in Bowen and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.2°C daytime highs and 16.9°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Bowen?▼

Yes — July is the coldest month of the year in Bowen, averaging 20.5°C.

What should I pack for Bowen in July?▼

For July in Bowen, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.2°C and lows of 16.9°C.

Is Bowen humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Bowen in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 3.6 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 4.5 m/s (2003).

Which July had the most rainfall in Bowen?▼

The wettest July on record was 1988 with 106 mm. On average, July sees 23 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Bowen behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.