Climate Insights for Lady Elliot Island Airport

The climate in Lady Elliot Island Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 800mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 137mm of rainfall. Lady Elliot Island Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Lady Elliot Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Lady Elliot Island Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 800mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 67mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 137mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 25mm. That's 113mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Lady Elliot Island Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Lady Elliot Island Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Lady Elliot Island Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 19°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Lady Elliot Island Airport is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 47mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lady Elliot Island Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.