Hervey Bay Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Hervey Bay, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average maximum 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 drop to an average of around 14°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay.
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
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 153 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
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