Port Augusta Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Port Augusta's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 35.7 degrees. That gives Port Augusta an annual average daytime high of 26.6 degrees, 3.7 degrees warmer than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 35.7 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 6.5 degrees in July. That is a 29.2 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 13.5 degrees across the year, 1.3 degrees warmer than the South Australia average of 12.2.
Annual rainfall totals 249mm across 47 rain days, 32 percent drier than the South Australia average. The wettest month is November at 56mm, and February is the driest at 0mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (November) gets over 999 times as much rain as the driest (February).
By our reckoning, April (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while February (3.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to April for the peak-comfort window.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 6.5/10 - Ranked #96 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, SA avg 6.5)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 34.0 | 19.2 | 54 | 4.1 |
| Autumn | 26.3 | 13.3 | 36 | 7.9 |
| Winter | 18.6 | 8.0 | 75 | 6.1 |
| Spring | 27.5 | 13.6 | 84 | 8.1 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Port Augusta.
33.6°C, 35mm rain February
35.7°C, 0mm rain March
33.1°C, 20mm rain April
23.4°C, 3mm rain May
22.3°C, 14mm rain June
16.8°C, 28mm rain July
16.6°C, 31mm rain August
22.5°C, 15mm rain September
23.5°C, 8mm rain October
28.9°C, 19mm rain November
30.1°C, 56mm rain December
32.6°C, 19mm rain
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