Norfolk Island 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Norfolk Island's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 16.7°C lows in the coldest months to 23.8°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 4.4°C.
Rainfall patterns show Jun as the wettest month with 154mm, while Feb receives just 10mm. Annual rainfall totals 692mm, spread across an average of 111 rain days.
Norfolk Island runs 1.5°C cooler than the New South Wales average. The 692mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Norfolk Island. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Norfolk 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 Norfolk Island's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Norfolk Island reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 20.8°C, while the average minimum is 19.3°C. This 1.5°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Norfolk Island showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 692mm, 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 | 23.5 | 22.2 | 70 | 13 | 25.2 | 74% |
| February | 23.8 | 22.5 | 10 | 3 | 24.1 | 67% |
| March | 23.0 | 21.3 | 23 | 8 | 21.3 | 63% |
| April | 22.3 | 20.7 | 114 | 11 | 15.9 | 63% |
| May | 20.0 | 18.4 | 38 | 12 | 12.8 | 60% |
| June | 19.7 | 18.0 | 154 | 12 | 9.9 | 63% |
| July | 18.5 | 16.7 | 109 | 16 | 10.3 | 61% |
| August | 18.3 | 17.0 | 29 | 7 | 15.1 | 66% |
| September | 18.8 | 17.4 | 56 | 12 | 18.2 | 65% |
| October | 19.2 | 17.8 | 26 | 9 | 22.9 | 63% |
| November | 20.4 | 19.1 | 26 | 4 | 26.0 | 67% |
| December | 22.4 | 21.0 | 37 | 4 | 26.2 | 69% |