Australian Convict Sites
Norfolk Island UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Australian Convict Sites are an architectural ensemble located in Norfolk Island, New South Wales, Tasmania, and Western Australia. It is listed on the Australian National Heritage List and is a World Heritage Site. It is the most looked-up sight on English Wikipedia in Norfolk Island.
Planning a visit
July is the coolest month with daily highs of 16 °C and lows of 7 °C, while January is the warmest with highs of 28 °C and lows of 18 °C. Rain varies throughout the year, with July seeing 42 mm of rain on about 6 days and February seeing 124 mm on about 14 days.
The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney (Mascot), Australia, located 65 km away. The site is 1682 km from the capital of Kingston and covers an area of 15 km2.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is February, with about 124 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 89 | 124 | 88 | 81 | 62 | 67 | 42 | 55 | 48 | 73 | 84 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.