Norfolk Island (Kingston) weather in October

October in Norfolk Island: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Norfolk Island Norfolk Island · South Pacific · Island83
  1. 85Jan
  2. 85Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 81Apr
  5. 76May
  6. 71Jun
  7. 70Jul
  8. 74Aug
  9. 79Sep
  10. 83Oct
  11. 86Nov
  12. 88Dec

#6 of 12 months in Norfolk Island · #435 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 83/100 (tier A)

Days
22°C
Nights
16°C
Wet days
6
Sun
10.7 h
Humidity
74%
Daylight
13 h
Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island
Photo: Joshua Williams · Pexels

Traveller notes on Norfolk Island in October

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 — October

Daytime high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low16°C / 61°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Sea temperature20°C / 68°F🌊 fresh
Rainfall52 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days6 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12.8 h
Wind29 km/h / 18 mph
Air quality (US AQI)50🍃 good

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

Crowds in Norfolk Island in October

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.

BusyAgricultural Show Day, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(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 October

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

  • Nature

    Humpbacks pass the island

    15 Jun – 15 Oct · usuallyWhale season

    The 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.

  • Holiday

    Agricultural Show Day

    8–14 Oct · usuallyNational holidayClosures

    The second Monday in October is a public holiday for the show: produce, livestock, baking and the year's arguments about whose lemons are better. On an island of two thousand it is most of the population. Source ↗

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Norfolk Island in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Norfolk Island?
October in Norfolk Island: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Norfolk Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
What is the weather like in Norfolk Island in October?
In October, Norfolk Island averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 16.2°C, with about 52.2 mm of rain over roughly 5.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Norfolk Island in October?
Norfolk Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in October.