The climate of Heard Island and McDonald Islands
What is the climate like in Heard Island and McDonald Islands?
The climate of Heard Island and McDonald Islands has an average yearly temperature of 3°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 1°C and rise to 5°C.
Annually, about 1363 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Heard Island and McDonald Islands. Additionally, about 250 cm of snow falls each year.
There are no best months to visit Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime temperature (°C) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 93 | 107 | 99 | 127 | 126 | 126 | 124 | 131 | 114 | 112 | 104 | 100 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 6,8 | 3,5 | 3,4 | 7,6 | 24 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 18 | 8,8 |
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 3°C
- Highest temperature: 5°C in February and March
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in September
- Rainfall: 1363 mm per year, averaging 114 mm by month
- Driest months: 93 mm in January, 99 mm in March and 100 mm in December
- Wettest months: 131 mm in August, 127 mm in April and 126 mm in May
- Snowfall: 250 cm per year
Climate table Heard Island and McDonald Islands
The climate table for Heard Island and McDonald Islands shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime temperature (°C) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 93 | 107 | 99 | 127 | 126 | 126 | 124 | 131 | 114 | 112 | 104 | 100 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 6,8 | 3,5 | 3,4 | 7,6 | 24 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 18 | 8,8 |
| UV Index | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Temperature by month in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Rainfall by month in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Snowfall by month in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
UV index by month in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Yearly temperature in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Heard Island and McDonald Islands.
Yearly snowfall in Heard Island and McDonald Islands
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Heard Island and McDonald Islands, measured in centimeters.
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Average weather in Heard Island and McDonald Islands by month
Click on a month below to see in detail how the weather typically is in Heard Island and McDonald Islands and what to expect. Based on the historical weather data of Heard Island and McDonald Islands, you can view the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.