Lord Howe Island Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Lord Howe Island's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 24.6 degrees. That gives Lord Howe Island an annual average daytime high of 21.0 degrees, 1.3 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 24.6 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 16.0 degrees in July. That is a 8.6 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 19.3 degrees across the year, 6.8 degrees warmer than the New South Wales average of 12.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,225mm across 148 rain days, 36 percent wetter than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is June at 200mm, and March is the driest at 30mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between June and March is massive, so timing your visit matters.
Our Comfort Score puts January on top at 9.8/10 and July at the bottom with 3.9/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, January is your best bet.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.0/10 - Ranked #56 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, NSW avg 6.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 23.9 | 22.3 | 221 | 9.5 |
| Autumn | 21.7 | 20.0 | 262 | 7.7 |
| Winter | 18.7 | 16.8 | 454 | 4.4 |
| Spring | 19.6 | 18.1 | 288 | 6.5 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Lord Howe Island.
24.0°C, 63mm rain February
24.6°C, 62mm rain March
23.2°C, 30mm rain April
22.0°C, 184mm rain May
19.9°C, 47mm rain June
19.5°C, 200mm rain July
18.1°C, 163mm rain August
18.4°C, 91mm rain September
18.9°C, 107mm rain October
19.0°C, 101mm rain November
21.0°C, 80mm rain December
23.1°C, 96mm rain
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