Weather & climate · Kingston
Best Time to Visit Norfolk Island
January to April
The best time to visit Norfolk Island is January to April, when daytime highs in Kingston are around 22–24°C. May to June and September to December are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (24°C by day), August the coldest (17°C at night), and May the wettest with about 86 mm of rain.
24°C
Warmest: February
17°C
Coldest nights: August
806 mm
Rain per year
86 mm
Wettest: May
Norfolk Island weather by month
- Jan23°C22°C72 mm
- Feb24°C23°C59 mm
- Mar23°C23°C75 mm
- Apr22°C22°C72 mm
- May21°C20°C86 mm
- Jun20°C19°C83 mm
- Jul19°C18°C70 mm
- Aug18°C17°C60 mm
- Sep19°C18°C48 mm
- Oct19°C18°C49 mm
- Nov20°C19°C56 mm
- Dec22°C21°C76 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 22°C | 72 mm | 80% | 64% | Best time |
| February | 24°C | 23°C | 59 mm | 81% | 67% | Best time |
| March | 23°C | 23°C | 75 mm | 79% | 67% | Best time |
| April | 22°C | 22°C | 72 mm | 77% | 65% | Best time |
| May | 21°C | 20°C | 86 mm | 74% | 65% | Good |
| June | 20°C | 19°C | 83 mm | 74% | 67% | Good |
| July | 19°C | 18°C | 70 mm | 73% | 63% | Fair |
| August | 18°C | 17°C | 60 mm | 74% | 60% | Fair |
| September | 19°C | 18°C | 48 mm | 75% | 62% | Good |
| October | 19°C | 18°C | 49 mm | 77% | 65% | Good |
| November | 20°C | 19°C | 56 mm | 77% | 64% | Good |
| December | 22°C | 21°C | 76 mm | 79% | 64% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Kingston (-29.05, 167.97). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Norfolk Island have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Norfolk Island?
January to April. The best time to visit Norfolk Island is January to April, when daytime highs in Kingston are around 22–24°C. May to June and September to December are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (24°C by day), August the coldest (17°C at night), and May the wettest with about 86 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Norfolk Island?
February, with average highs of 24°C in Kingston.
What is the coldest month in Norfolk Island?
August, when nights drop to about 17°C and days reach 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Norfolk Island?
May with about 86 mm; September is the driest (48 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Norfolk Island?
August is the least comfortable month on average: 18°C by day and 60 mm of rain.