Climate Insights for Norfolk Island Airport

The climate in Norfolk Island Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 854mm of precipitation falls per year. Norfolk Island Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Norfolk 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Norfolk Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Norfolk Island Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 854mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 89mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 45mm. That's 44mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Norfolk Island Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 31km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 27km/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 33km/h in winter, 29km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 31km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Norfolk Island Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Norfolk 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 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Norfolk Island Airport is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, 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 71mm per month. 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 Norfolk 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.