Lord Howe Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Lord Howe, Lord Howe Island, Australia is 22°C (72°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Lord Howe compares to cities worldwide.
Lord Howe Monthly Temperatures
In Lord Howe temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in August to a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) in February to 16°C (61°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Lord Howe by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Lord Howe Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Lord Howe spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Lord Howe vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Lord Howe vs World: Temperature Compared
Lord Howe's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Lord Howe?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Lord Howe, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and humidity around 64% — considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°F) with 67% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Lord Howe's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Lord Howe climate page.
