Norfolk Island Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Norfolk Island's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 23.8 degrees. That gives Norfolk Island an annual average daytime high of 20.8 degrees, 1.5 degrees cooler than the New South Wales mean.
Daytime highs peak at 23.8 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 16.7 degrees in July. That is a 7.1 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 692mm across 111 rain days, 23 percent drier than the New South Wales average. The wettest month is June at 154mm, and February is the driest at 10mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (June) gets over 15 times as much rain as the driest (February).
By our reckoning, February (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while July (4.5/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to February for the peak-comfort window.
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: 7.4/10 - Ranked #20 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 | 23.2 | 21.9 | 118 | 9.4 |
| Autumn | 21.8 | 20.1 | 175 | 8.1 |
| Winter | 18.8 | 17.2 | 292 | 5.1 |
| Spring | 19.5 | 18.1 | 108 | 7.0 |
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 Norfolk Island.
23.5°C, 70mm rain February
23.8°C, 10mm rain March
23.0°C, 23mm rain April
22.3°C, 114mm rain May
20.0°C, 38mm rain June
19.7°C, 154mm rain July
18.5°C, 109mm rain August
18.3°C, 29mm rain September
18.8°C, 56mm rain October
19.2°C, 26mm rain November
20.4°C, 26mm rain December
22.4°C, 37mm rain
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