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Hervey Bay

QLD, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

Hervey Bay transforms across the year, and knowing when to visit makes all the difference. Based on our comfort scoring, here are the best months to visit Hervey Bay:

During these months, warm but not scorching temperatures prevail, wet weather is minimal, and the sun shines brightly and regularly. Temperature averages hover around 21.9°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

July is when you'll face the toughest conditions. The months to skip are July, when cold temperatures keep you indoors.

Across the full year, Hervey Bay records 1136mm 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 Hervey Bay visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
September and October
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
September 8.7/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
July
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
1136mm
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)
24.1°C to 29.4°C
Rainfall: 374mm | Average: 26.8°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
20.2°C to 25.8°C
Rainfall: 388mm | Average: 23.0°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
14.0°C to 21.5°C
Rainfall: 215mm | Average: 17.7°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
20.1°C to 26.0°C
Rainfall: 159mm | Average: 23.0°C

What to Pack

Based on Hervey Bay's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

A light sweater or jacket will handle temperature swings. Layers are your friend.

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