Our verdict
The best time to visit Hervey Bay is March-April
The very hottest temperatures in Hervey Bay get to around 30℃ (86℉) in the height of summer. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 13℃ (55℉) at night.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Hervey Bay during the day, the sun stays up the longest around November. The wet season in Hervey Bay usually falls during the months surrounding December each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Hervey Bay below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Hervey Bay seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Hervey Bay as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Hervey Bay is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Hervey Bay
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Hervey Bay for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Hervey Bay climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Hervey Bay for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Hervey Bay in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hervey Bay in February
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 83mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hervey Bay in March
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 80mm (3") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hervey Bay in April
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hervey Bay in May
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Hervey Bay in June
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Hervey Bay in July
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Hervey Bay in August
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Hervey Bay in September
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Hervey Bay in October
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Hervey Bay in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Hervey Bay in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 88mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Hervey Bay in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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