Fraser Island, Australia - Weather and Climate
Fraser Island, a 184,000-acre national park, is one of Australia’s natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island boasts white sandy beaches, around 100 freshwater lakes—some with striking aqua-blue waters—lush rainforest, mangroves, and wetlands. Its coastline features pristine, snow-white beaches and stunning rock formations sculpted over centuries by tides and wind.
The best way to explore the island is by 4WD, allowing easy access to its unpaved terrain. Several campsites are scattered across the island for those wishing to stay overnight. However, swimming in the sea requires caution due to strong currents and the presence of sharks. Beyond Fraser Island, Hervey Bay is known for its whale-watching day trips.
Fraser Island has a temperate maritime climate with little variation between seasons.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Fraser Island experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 16°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Fraser Island has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1000 mm of rainfall per year. Fraser Island can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 154 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.
In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 40 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Fraser Island Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Fraser Island.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 64%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Fraser Island
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The best time of year to visit Fraser Island in Australia
During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November 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 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 40 mm of precipitation.
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