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Magnetic Island

Guided tours in Magnetic Island, Australia.

Plan a trip to Magnetic Island

Nearest airport
Townsville (TSV), 9 mi
Main hub
Cairns (CNS), 172 mi
Time zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10)

Guided tours in Magnetic Island

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Cheapest months for Magnetic Island

December 2026 is the lowest, from $1,575 per personWhitsundays to Cairns - Without Sailing (Until Mar '27)

  1. Dec 2026$1,575
  2. Jan 2027$1,975
  3. Feb 2027$1,625
  4. Mar 2027$1,625
  5. Apr 2027$1,625

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

When to go to Magnetic Island

Warmest in December, with an average high of 90°F. Coolest in July, with an average low of 57°F. Most rain in February, about 13.1 inches.Averages around Magnetic Island

Average high and low

  1. Jan89°77° high 89, low 77 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb89°76° high 89, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar88°74° high 88, low 74 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr86°70° high 86, low 70 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May83°64° high 83, low 64 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun79°60° high 79, low 60 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul78°57° high 78, low 57 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug80°59° high 80, low 59 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep83°64° high 83, low 64 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct86°70° high 86, low 70 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov88°74° high 88, low 74 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec90°76° high 90, low 76 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan9.9in inches of rain
  2. Feb13.1in inches of rain
  3. Mar6.2in inches of rain
  4. Apr2.1in inches of rain
  5. May1.0in inches of rain
  6. Jun0.7in inches of rain
  7. Jul0.6in inches of rain
  8. Aug0.8in inches of rain
  9. Sep0.4in inches of rain
  10. Oct1.0in inches of rain
  11. Nov2.4in inches of rain
  12. Dec4.9in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Townsville Aero, 1991-2020 averages

Sample itineraries in Magnetic Island

3 days in Magnetic Island on a Contiki tour

Australia: Sydney to Uluru - Without Sailing (Until Mar '27), 20 days

  1. Day 11 Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island via Townsville

    Catch a Local Ferry to Magnetic Island · Watch a Magnetic Island Sunset

    Stay: Nomads Magnetic Island · Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 12 Magnetic Island

    Hike Magnetic Island Fort Walk · Spot Rock Wallabies at Dusk

    Stay: Nomads Magnetic Island · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 13 Magnetic Island to Cairns via Townsville

    Catch a Local Ferry to Townsville · Ride the Railway to Cairns · Dig into Quality ‘Bush Tucker’ MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

    Stay: Gilligans · Meals: Dinner

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Questions about Magnetic Island

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Magnetic Island?

December 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Magnetic Island, from $1,575 per person, twin share.

How warm is Magnetic Island in July?

In July the average high around Magnetic Island is 78°F and the average low is 57°F, with about 0.6 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Magnetic Island in January?

In January the average high around Magnetic Island is 89°F and the average low is 77°F, with about 9.9 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Magnetic Island?

February, with about 13.1 inches around Magnetic Island. The driest month is September, with about 0.4 inches.

What is the nearest airport to Magnetic Island?

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) in Townsville, about 9 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Cairns International Airport (CNS), about 172 miles away.

What time zone is Magnetic Island in?

At Magnetic Island the time is Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10).

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