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The best time to visit Hervey Bay

Month-by-month climate averages for Hervey Bay, Queensland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Hervey Bay is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Hervey Bay is warmest in February (highs near 30°C) and coldest in June (lows around 13°C), with roughly 896 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, July and August.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Hervey Bay forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Hervey Bay weather by month

what to expect in Hervey Bay through the year

Here is Hervey Bay's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Hervey Bay by season.

Jan
29°
23°
Hot
Feb
30°
22°
Hot
Mar
29°
22°
Hot
Apr
27°
19°
Warm
May
24°
15°
Warm
Jun
22°
13°
Warm
Jul
22°
13°
Warm
Aug
23°
15°
Warm
Sep
24°
16°
Warm
Oct
26°
19°
Warm
Nov
27°
21°
Warm
Dec
29°
23°
Hot
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Hervey Bay?
The most comfortable time to visit Hervey Bay is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Hervey Bay?
February is the warmest month in Hervey Bay, averaging highs near 30°C.
What is the coldest month in Hervey Bay?
June is the coldest month in Hervey Bay, with lows around 13°C.
When is the rainy season in Hervey Bay?
The wettest month in Hervey Bay is usually December, out of roughly 896 mm of precipitation across the year.

Hervey Bay month by month