Norfolk Island (Kingston) weather in July
July in Norfolk Island: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Norfolk Island · #923 of 1413 destinations to visit in July · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 20°C
- Nights
- 15°C
- Wet days
- 10
- Sun
- 8.2 h
- Humidity
- 69%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Norfolk Island in July
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.
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.
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Norfolk Island climate normals — July
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Norfolk Island in July
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.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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).
Toughest weatherNorfolk Island's best weather comes in March, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Norfolk Island in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Humpbacks pass the island
15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyWhale seasonThe island sits alone in the middle of the migration route, so humpbacks are watched from the clifftops rather than from a boat. There is no commercial whale-watching fleet here at all.
Where is Norfolk Island?
Norfolk Island in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Norfolk Island?
- July in Norfolk Island: nice, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Norfolk Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Norfolk Island in July?
- In July, Norfolk Island averages a daily high of 19.9°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 88.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Norfolk Island in July?
- Norfolk Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in July.