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Lord Howe Island

NSW, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

Timing your visit to Lord Howe Island carefully can dramatically improve your experience. We recommend visiting Lord Howe Island during February and March:

During these months, the mercury stays in a comfortable zone, precipitation is scarce, and daylight hours and solar strength are optimal. Temperature averages hover around 23.1°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

June, july, august and september is when you'll face the toughest conditions. The months to skip are June, July, August and September, when heavy rainfall makes outdoor activities difficult.

Across the full year, Lord Howe Island records 1225mm of rainfall. The climate varies significantly from season to season, so choosing your visit dates based on the weather you prefer will make a real difference to your experience.

Use the month-by-month breakdown below to find the perfect window for your Lord Howe Island visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
February and March
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
February 8.2/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
June, July, August and September
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
1225mm
Total across all months

Month-by-Month Comfort Scores

Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine.

Monthly Climate Data

Month Max °C Min °C Rain mm Rain Days Solar MJ Humidity % Comfort

Seasonal Breakdown

Summer (Dec-Feb)
22.3°C to 23.9°C
Rainfall: 221mm | Average: 23.1°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
20.0°C to 21.7°C
Rainfall: 262mm | Average: 20.8°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
16.8°C to 18.7°C
Rainfall: 454mm | Average: 17.7°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
18.1°C to 19.6°C
Rainfall: 288mm | Average: 18.8°C

What to Pack

Based on Lord Howe Island's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

Pack light, breathable clothing, sunscreen (SPF 50+), a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.

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