Queensland, Australia
South Johnstone
South Johnstone is a locality in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 442 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now22°C
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Population442
Local time01:06
17.60° S, 145.99° EElevation 18 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4859October: high / low28° / 20°
Rain this month122mm
Sea this month26°
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
Best: Jun · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
South Johnstone at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:44 · 18:1912 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:35Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Aug–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in December
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthFebruary
644 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
109 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
February
Monuments nearby8+
within 9.4 km
Weather in South Johnstone
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 94%
Today23 Oct28°21°3.1 mm
Sat24 Oct28°21°5.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°20°
Mon26 Oct30°20°
Tue27 Oct30°22°1.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°22°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°23°1 mm
Sat31 Oct29°20°
When to go to South Johnstone
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 40 | 40 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 79 | 78 | 83 | 83 | 79 | 66 | 44 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 607 | 644 | 630 | 482 | 334 | 169 | 173 | 130 | 109 | 122 | 214 | 289 |
| Wet days | 22 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
What's on in South Johnstone
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in South Johnstone
Outdoors around South Johnstone
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Innisfail Golf CourseGolf courses
0.1 kmAugust Moon Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.5 kmThe Paddock RV ParkCamp sites
7.7 kmNature around South Johnstone
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over South Johnstone
Tropical storms · South Johnstone
Towns and villages around South Johnstone
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
No 6 Branch2.2 kmBoogan2.5 kmWangan2.5 kmStockton3.7 kmBamboo Creek3.9 kmMundoo4.5 kmMartyville4.9 kmMourilyan5.4 kmMoresby5.8 kmComoon Loop5.8 kmSouth Innisfail6.9 kmStoters Hill7.2 kmStotters Hill7.4 kmNew Harbourline7.6 kmMena Creek7.6 kmGoondi Hill8 kmSandy Pocket8.2 kmEast Innisfail8.3 kmCoorumba8.5 kmEtty Bay8.5 kmObriens Hill9.1 kmGoondi Bend9.1 kmUtchee Creek9.1 kmWebb9.1 kmInnisfail9.2 kmUpper Daradgee9.5 kmO'Briens Hill9.5 kmGoondi9.7 kmBombeeta10 kmCullinane10 kmInnisfail Estate10 kmBerner Creek11 kmWarrubullen11 kmCowley11 kmCoquette Point11 kmCroquette Point12 kmCowley Creek12 kmSundown12 kmEaton12 kmDaradgee13 kmCoconuts13 kmFitzgerald Creek13 kmNerada13 kmMourilyan Harbour13 kmWalter Lever Estate14 kmFlying Fish Point14 kmJubilee Heights14 kmGoolboo14 kmNumber 5 Branch15 kmJapoonvale15 kmVasa Views15 km
South Johnstone from above
Around South Johnstone26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Palmerston Rocks National ParkNature11 kmMoresby Range National ParkNature11 kmBasilisk Range National ParkNature11 kmJapoon National ParkNature20 kmKurrimine Beach National ParkNature18 kmElla Bay National ParkNature23 kmLow Island, South JohnstoneNature2.8 kmMellicks IslandNature8.2 kmMount Bartle FrereMountain30 kmMount Bellenden KerMountain40 kmSt Saviour's Anglican Church, South JohnstoneMonumentunder 100 mInnisfail CourthouseMonument9.0 kmParonella ParkMonument7.4 kmInnisfail Water TowerMonument8.7 kmSee Poy HouseMonument8.8 kmCanecutters MemorialMonument9.1 kmSt Andrew's Presbyterian Memorial Church, InnisfailMonument9.4 kmJohnstone Shire HallMonument9.1 kmInnisfailStation8.3 kmInnisfail Mini RailStation9.4 kmInnisfailPlace9.2 kmMourilyanPlace5.5 kmEast InnisfailPlace8.3 kmInnisfail EstatePlace10 kmMirriwinniPlace23 kmWanganPlace2.5 km
Postal code
4859
Getting to South Johnstone
Cairns International AirportCNS
84 kmTownsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSV
201 kmInnisfailRailway station
8.3 kmInnisfail Mini RailRailway station
9.4 kmPlaces near South Johnstone
Places with a climate like South Johnstone
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit South Johnstone?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in South Johnstone.
What is the hottest month in South Johnstone?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in South Johnstone?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in South Johnstone?
February is the wettest month with about 644 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
How warm is the sea near South Johnstone?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C and coolest in July at about 23°C.
What is the postal code of South Johnstone?
The postal code of South Johnstone is 4859.