Norfolk Island (Kingston) weather in April

April in Norfolk Island: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Norfolk Island Norfolk Island · South Pacific · Island81
  1. 85Jan
  2. 85Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 76May
  6. 71Jun
  7. 70Jul
  8. 74Aug
  9. 79Sep
  10. 83Oct
  11. 86Nov
  12. 88Dec

#7 of 12 months in Norfolk Island · #579 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Days
24°C
Nights
20°C
Wet days
9
Sun
9.2 h
Humidity
74%
Daylight
11 h
Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island
Photo: Joshua Williams · Pexels

Traveller notes on Norfolk Island in April

Other months in Norfolk Island

Detailed May-specific weather trip reports for Norfolk Island are limited on the forum, with posters more commonly pointing to February and March as standout months, when Emily Bay's water runs at its warmest and conditions are warm, sometimes a little humid. Posters describing the island's weather more generally note it can be genuinely changeable, with some visits seeing lovely conditions interrupted only by short showers and a fairly constant breeze. Given the limited destination-specific detail for May exactly, this note leans on that broader pattern: expect Norfolk Island's subtropical setting to keep May mild and pleasant as it transitions away from the peak summer warmth, with a real chance of passing showers and the island's characteristic wind. Posters generally rate May as a comfortable, if slightly cooler and breezier, shoulder-season option for Norfolk Island.
Tripadvisor community · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters report excellent weather on multiple November visits: high-20s to low-30s Celsius, but genuinely humid, so loose, breathable wicking fabrics get recommended over anything heavy. November also lines up with the Taste Norfolk Food Festival, an extra draw beyond the usual sights. One practical note that comes up regardless of season: there's no public transport on the island, so a hire car is treated as essential for reaching spots like Emily Bay.
Tripadvisor community · November · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Norfolk Island climate normals — April

Daytime high24°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low20°C / 67°F
Feels like (high)24°C / 75°F
Sea temperature23°C / 73°F🙂 pleasant
Rainfall86 mm / 3.4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point17°C / 63°F
Sunshine9.2 h/day
Daylight11.4 h
Wind31 km/h / 19 mph
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Norfolk Island in April

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for Norfolk Island's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherNorfolk Island's best weather comes in March, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.

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What's on in Norfolk Island in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Hazard

    Cyclone season

    1 Nov – 30 AprClosures

    Most storms here are weakening as they come south, but Gabrielle in 2023 put the island under a full warning. The airport closes, the few flights a week slip, and the jetties cannot unload in the swell. Source ↗

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Norfolk Island in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Norfolk Island?
April in Norfolk Island: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Norfolk Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Norfolk Island in April?
In April, Norfolk Island averages a daily high of 24.3°C and a low of 19.5°C, with about 85.9 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Norfolk Island in April?
Norfolk Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in April.