Hervey Bay Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Hervey Bay's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 29.9 degrees. That gives Hervey Bay an annual average daytime high of 25.7 degrees, 1.4 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 29.9 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 12.7 degrees in June. That is a 17.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 19.6 degrees across the year, 1.1 degrees warmer than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,136mm across 145 rain days, 16 percent drier than the Queensland average. The wettest month is March at 192mm, and September is the driest at 14mm.
Don't let yearly averages fool you. The difference between March and September is massive, so timing your visit matters.
Our Comfort Score puts September on top at 10.0/10 and January at the bottom with 5.1/10. 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, September 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: 7.5/10 - Ranked #8 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 29.4 | 24.1 | 374 | 5.8 |
| Autumn | 25.8 | 20.2 | 388 | 7.5 |
| Winter | 21.5 | 14.0 | 215 | 7.9 |
| Spring | 26.0 | 20.1 | 159 | 8.9 |
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 Hervey Bay.
29.8°C, 107mm rain February
29.9°C, 78mm rain March
27.8°C, 192mm rain April
25.9°C, 145mm rain May
23.7°C, 51mm rain June
21.6°C, 69mm rain July
20.6°C, 44mm rain August
22.3°C, 101mm rain September
24.4°C, 14mm rain October
25.8°C, 70mm rain November
27.7°C, 75mm rain December
28.5°C, 189mm rain
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