Orford Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Orford, Tasmania, Australia is 17°C (63°F), with daytime highs ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to 21°C (70°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Orford compares to cities worldwide.
Orford Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Orford experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. At night, temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in January to 6°C (43°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Orford by month:
Low temperatures are most often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while highs typically occur around 3 PM. January, the city's warmest month, sees 251 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Orford vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Orford vs World: Temperature Compared
Orford's average annual maximum temperature is 17°C (63°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Orford?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Orford, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and humidity around 61% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Orford's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Orford climate page.
