Heron Island Weather & Climate
Located in the tropical Queensland Islands 72km off the coast of Gladstone, Heron Island is a beautiful holiday destination with outstanding landscapes and amazing weather. Enjoying a sub-tropical climate with balmy year-round weather, the average temperature sits around 27°C. The days are long and receive around 12 hours of daylight throughout summer, making Heron Island the perfect place to soak up the tropical sun.
The wet season occurs from January to March where high levels of humidity create a build-up of thunderstorms, strong winds and bursts of monsoon rain. However, Heron Island receives less rainfall than other tropical islands within the Queensland Region
Winter is a pleasant time to visit Heron Island, with temperatures sitting around 20°C and the water temperature reaching 18°C. Winter is also an amazing time for whale watching and scuba diving.
Read on to discover the seasonal weather patterns of Heron Island.
Annual Average Climate
| Averages | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall (mm) | 104 | 139 | 109 | 111 | 107 | 115 | 78 | 49 | 29 | 40 | 53 | 91 |
| Temp (°C) | 28 | 28 | 26.5 | 25 | 22.5 | 20 | 20 | 20.5 | 22 | 23.5 | 25 | 26.5 |
| Min Temp (°C) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Max Temp (°C) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
