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Howard
Howard War Memorial
Howard War Memorial
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Queensland, Australia

Howard

Howard is a village in Queensland, Australia. It has a population of about 1,042 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,042
Local time03:20
25.32° S, 152.56° EElevation 18 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4659
The year in Howardweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low26° / 18°
Rain this month64mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Howard at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in January

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

110 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

32 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 14 km

Weather in Howard

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 98%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct23°18°18.7 mm
Sat24 Oct22°20°22.6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°20°19.8 mm
Mon26 Oct30°22°3.4 mm
Tue27 Oct30°22°6.6 mm
Wed28 Oct24°21°33.3 mm
Thu29 Oct29°21°13.7 mm
Fri30 Oct25°16°
Sat31 Oct25°17°1 mm

When to go to Howard

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score484955736782838889725750
High30°29°28°26°23°21°20°22°24°26°27°29°
Low22°22°21°19°16°13°12°13°15°18°20°21°
Rain (mm)1101531056882513239386491126
Wet days18161710158755101415

What's on in Howard

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Howard

All monuments

More museums: Burrum and District Museum

Outdoors around Howard

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Burrum District Golf ClubGolf courses
1.3 km
Burrum Shores Beachfront CampgroundCamp sites
2.1 km
Burrum River Caravan ParkCamp sites
2.2 km

Nature around Howard

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Howard

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Howard

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Howard

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Howard from above

Postal code

4659

Getting to Howard

Hervey Bay AirportHVB
32 km
Bundaberg AirportBDB
52 km
Sunshine Coast AirportMCY
151 km
HowardRailway station
0.5 km
Maryborough WestRailway station
22 km

Places near Howard

Places with a climate like Howard

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Howard?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Howard.
What is the hottest month in Howard?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Howard?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Howard?
January is the wettest month with about 110 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Howard?
The postal code of Howard is 4659.