Lord Howe Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Lord Howe maintains a fairly consistent pleasant average temperature.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Lord Howe temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in February to a pleasant 19°C in August.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 16°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Lord Howe experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1173 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in Lord Howe occurs in June, which receives around 121 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, October, Lord Howe experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 81 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 18°C in August to 23°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Lord Howe.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 71%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 4 m/s and 6 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January and March and highest during June and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and slight rain partly cloudy and chance of slight rain partly cloudy and thunderForecast for Lord Howe
7 m/s
7 m/s
8 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Lord Howe in Australia
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.
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