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Mount Isa

Province · Queensland, 🇦🇺 Australia
Population 18,727
Area 43,843 km²
Time zone Australia/Brisbane
Official website www.mountisa.qld.gov.au
Mount Isa

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Mount Isa Essentials

Mount Isa's landscape is defined by its industrial heritage and vast outback surroundings. This collection features the John Campbell Miles Memorial Lookout, offering 360-degree views of the massive lead and copper mine operations. Lake Moondarra and Lake Julius provide essential water storage and recreational spots for boating and fishing. Historical sites like the RFDS park showcase the region's aviation history, while the Drovers Museum in nearby Camooweal preserves the legacy of the cattle industry. The list also includes natural landmarks like the Three Steps waterfalls and the geographic border between Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–43°
  • 24° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 36° · extremes 19°–41°
  • 23° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 13 · extreme
Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–40°
  • 22° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 33° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–38°
  • 19° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 29° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–34°
  • 15° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 26° (feels like 22°) · extremes 6°–32°
  • 11° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 26° (feels like 22°) · extremes 6°–31°
  • 11° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 28 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 29° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–34°
  • 12° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 34° (feels like 29°) · extremes 11°–38°
  • 17° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 33°) · extremes 15°–41°
  • 21° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 26 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 36°) · extremes 17°–42°
  • 23° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 25 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–43°
  • 25° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 12 · extreme
Up to 25 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Australian Dollar AUD A$ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
000 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type I
230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+61
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Mount Isa
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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