Best time to visit Fraser Island
The best time to visit Fraser Island is anytime; but for the best weather visit from June to September, since this is the driest and mildest time of the year.
Fraser Island weather
Fraser Island experiences a maritime subtropical climate with warm, humid weather cooled by sea breezes.
Summer, from December through March, in Fraser Island is hot, humid and rainy, with an average high temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Winter, from June through September, is predominately dry with just the occasional shower and an average temperature of 22°C (71°F).
Which is the hottest month in Fraser Island?
The hottest month in Fraser Island is usually January with an average high daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F), high heat and humidity and a low of 22°C (71°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may climb to around 32°C (89°F).
The warm season lasts from late-November through March, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
Which is the coldest month in Fraser Island?
The coldest month of the year in Fraser Island is July, with an average high of 22°C (71°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F).
The cool season lasts from June through August, with an average daily high temperature below 23°C (73°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Fraser Island?
The sunniest time of year in Fraser Island is usually September with an average of nine hours of sunshine per day; that's on average of 74% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Fraser Island?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Fraser Island in February when the water temperature reaches 27°C (80°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
You can expect warmer water in Fraser Island from mid-December to early-April, with an average temperature above 26°C (78°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
Although, even in winter the warm is fine for swimming, just.
Fraser Island – Temperature averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
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| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 |
Weather station: Hervey Bay Airport (HVB), located 30km (18mi) west of Fraser Island. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Fraser Island may vary slightly. Source: Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). Climate data collected during 1999 to 2023.
What is the humidity in Fraser Island?
Fraser Island experiences seasonal variation in humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 62% – 78% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Fraser Island?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Fraser Island is 16°C (61°F), and varies over the course of the year from comfortable at 11°C (52°F) to starting to feel humid at 20°C (68°F).
The more humid time of year in Fraser Island lasts from mid-October to early-May, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid at least 25% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Fraser Island is January, with around 26 days that are muggy or worse.
June through September is generally more comfortable, with less than three days in any month that feel humid.
Fraser Island – Humidity and UV averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| 26 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 67 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 76 | 78 | 75 | 69 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 64 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Which month has the most rain in Fraser Island?
February is usually the wettest month in Fraser Island with an average of 107mm (4in) of rainfall, distributed across nine days.
The rainy season lasts from late-October to mid-April, with a greater than 23% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The heaviest rainfall in Fraser Island falls during the months of December through March, with February and March the wettest months.
The dry season lasts from mid-April to late-October. The month with the least number of wet days is August.
Which is the windiest month in Fraser Island?
The windiest month of the year in Fraser Island is March, with an average hourly wind speed of 22 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from October through to April, with average wind speeds of more than 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from May through to September. The calmest month of the year in Fraser Island is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Fraser Island.
Fraser Island – Rainfall and wind averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 96 | 107 | 104 | 64 | 82 | 60 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 50 | 53 | 99 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices. Dew point temperature measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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