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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

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

Forecast for Lord Howe

Wed   Jan 15
25°C | 21°C
NE 7 m/s
0.1 mm
partly cloudy and slight rain

partly cloudy and slight rain

Thu   Jan 16
26°C | 22°C
NE 7 m/s
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 17
26°C | 22°C
E 8 m/s
11 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

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:
  • Which is the warmest month in Lord Howe?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lord Howe?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 19°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lord Howe?
    June tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lord Howe?
    October is the driest month with 81 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.