Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia? If you're planning to go to Hamilton Island, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia

Based on the climate and weather in Hamilton Island, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

Important essentials for Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Hamilton Island, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable vaccination card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia by month

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January

January here can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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February

February in Hamilton Island can be very hot and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to 80s F (low 30s C).

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March

In March, Hamilton Island is hot and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) and once in a while jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Hamilton Island, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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April

If you vacation in Hamilton Island during April, you are likely to find that it is hot and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

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May

May here is warm and very rainy. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

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June

If you go to Hamilton Island in June, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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July

July in Hamilton Island is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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August

Traveling to Hamilton Island in August, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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September

September in Hamilton Island is warm. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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October

If you visit Hamilton Island during October, you might see that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

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November

If you are traveling to Hamilton Island in November, you will notice that it is hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

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December

December here can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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Activities for Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Hamilton Island.

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