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Hervey Bay Climate by Month

Hervey Bay enjoys a subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters. It´s mild, temperate climate makes it a perfect place to holiday year round. The summer months are December, January and February. February is usually the hottest and most humid. Winters are pleasant with daily maximums usually reaching a pleasant 19.4°C and a minimum of 11°C.

Hervey Bay is the ideal holiday destination since it is very close to Fraser Island, the worlds largest sand island. In general it is a pleasant place to be. Winters are mainly dry and sunny. During the summer chances of rain are higher. Especially evenings can be wet, cooling the day down making for a comfortable overnight temperature.

Fun fact: From June to September you can spot large Humpback whales.

Average day and night temperature

In Hervey Bay, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 14°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Hervey Bay has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 899 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, February receives high rainfall, averaging 153 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 35 mm over 6 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Hervey Bay in Australia

During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October 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 Hervey Bay?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hervey Bay?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hervey Bay?
    February tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hervey Bay?
    September is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Hervey Bay

    Fri   Dec 13
    30°C | 23°C
    E 14 km/h
    2.3 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Dec 14
    29°C | 23°C
    SE 18 km/h
    16 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sun   Dec 15
    27°C | 23°C
    SE 25 km/h
    9.2 mm
    overcast and rain

    overcast and rain