Climate Insights for Lord Howe Island Airport

The climate in Lord Howe Island Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1083mm of precipitation falls per year. Lord Howe Island Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lord Howe 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 August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Lord Howe Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Lord Howe Island Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1083mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 123mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 60mm. That's 63mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Lord Howe Island Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 33km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 30km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 36km/h in winter, 33km/h in spring, 31km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Lord Howe Island Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Lord Howe 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 16°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Lord Howe Island Airport is during January, March, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 24°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lord Howe 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.