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Exploring Heron Island

The city of Heron Island is known for its island setting. Popular attractions in and around Heron Island include:

• The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station
• Heron Island Beach
• Heron Island Dock
• Capricornia Cays National Park

When making plans for your trip to Heron Island, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight to Gladstone, QLD (GLT) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or departure time to identify one that works best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Heron Island?

If you're wondering when is the best time of year to visit Heron Island, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Heron Island are typically January and February, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are January and February, whereas August and September have the least.

Here's an overview on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 29°C and at night it is 23°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 446 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 143 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 25°C and the night-time average is 14°C. Average precipitation for this season is 104 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 29°C and 19°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 233 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Heron Island is 926 mm.