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Port Arthur Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Port Arthur has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Port Arthur experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like August.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Port Arthur receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 763 mm annually. Year-round, Port Arthur has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 74 mm, and the driest month, February, with 58 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Port Arthur. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hobart, Tasmania (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hobart, Tasmania (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Forecast for Port Arthur

Wed   Jan 15
22°C | 14°C
NE 9 m/s
7.3 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
21°C | 12°C
W 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
18°C | 10°C
SW 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Port Arthur in Australia

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Port Arthur?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Port Arthur?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Port Arthur?
    August tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Port Arthur?
    February is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Port Arthur?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 251 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.