Norfolk Island
Territory · Oceania, Australia and New Zealand
Norfolk Island is a territory located in Oceania in the subregion of Australia and New Zealand. Its capital is Kingston. The territory covers an area of 35 square kilometers and has a population of about 2,200.
Highlights
The territory features 1 sight covered by the site, which is Australian Convict Sites (UNESCO). Another location worth a look is Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area.
When to go
The climate data reflects averages at the capital, Kingston. Temperatures remain relatively stable throughout the year. January, February, and March are the warmest months with average temperatures of 22 °C. July, August, and September are cooler, with average temperatures of 17 °C. Rainfall occurs year-round. October is the driest month with 75 mm of rain over about 10 days, while June is the wettest month with 137 mm of rain on about 11 days.
Practical notes
The currency used is the Australian dollar (AUD). The official languages are English and Norfuk. Vehicles drive on the left side of the road. The time zone is UTC+11:00.
Top sights in Norfolk Island
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 97 | 102 | 126 | 126 | 137 | 136 | 108 | 99 | 75 | 101 | 113 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kingston (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area