Lord Howe Island 2024 Climate Summary
Lord Howe Island's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Lord Howe Island range between 16.0°C in winter and 24.6°C in summer, a variation of 5.2°C across the year.
The wettest month is Jun (200mm), and the driest is Mar (30mm). This creates an annual total of 1225mm distributed across about 148 rain days.
Compared to the New South Wales average, Lord Howe Island is 1.3°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1225mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Lord Howe Island. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Lord Howe Island's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Lord Howe Island's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Lord Howe Island reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 21.0°C, while the average minimum is 19.3°C. This 1.7°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Lord Howe Island showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1225mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 22.4 | 63 | 10 | 25.7 | 69% |
| February | 24.6 | 23.0 | 62 | 11 | 24.3 | 64% |
| March | 23.2 | 21.6 | 30 | 8 | 19.2 | 59% |
| April | 22.0 | 20.3 | 184 | 13 | 14.2 | 63% |
| May | 19.9 | 18.1 | 47 | 12 | 11.8 | 59% |
| June | 19.5 | 17.3 | 200 | 21 | 9.2 | 59% |
| July | 18.1 | 16.0 | 163 | 20 | 10.3 | 58% |
| August | 18.4 | 17.0 | 91 | 11 | 13.5 | 65% |
| September | 18.9 | 17.4 | 107 | 12 | 17.1 | 66% |
| October | 19.0 | 17.3 | 101 | 11 | 21.6 | 63% |
| November | 21.0 | 19.5 | 80 | 8 | 25.1 | 69% |
| December | 23.1 | 21.5 | 96 | 11 | 27.0 | 69% |