Port Augusta 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Port Augusta's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
The temperature profile shows a range from 6.5°C lows in the coldest months to 35.7°C highs in summer, creating a seasonal temperature swing of 15.3°C.
Nov brings the heaviest precipitation at 56mm, contrasting sharply with Feb's mere 0mm. The city receives 249mm annually over approximately 47 rain days.
Compared to the South Australia average, Port Augusta is 3.7°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 249mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Port Augusta. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Port Augusta's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Port Augusta's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Port Augusta reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 26.6°C, while the average minimum is 13.5°C. This 13.1°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Port Augusta showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 249mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.6 | 20.0 | 35 | 6 | 26.9 | 28% |
| February | 35.7 | 19.3 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 16% |
| March | 33.1 | 19.7 | 20 | 2 | 20.9 | 22% |
| April | 23.4 | 11.6 | 3 | 1 | 17.0 | 32% |
| May | 22.3 | 8.5 | 14 | 2 | 13.0 | 31% |
| June | 16.8 | 7.5 | 28 | 5 | 8.8 | 48% |
| July | 16.6 | 6.5 | 31 | 9 | 10.5 | 45% |
| August | 22.5 | 9.9 | 15 | 5 | 14.2 | 33% |
| September | 23.5 | 9.7 | 8 | 3 | 19.3 | 23% |
| October | 28.9 | 14.3 | 19 | 4 | 23.4 | 19% |
| November | 30.1 | 16.7 | 56 | 7 | 25.1 | 25% |
| December | 32.6 | 18.2 | 19 | 3 | 28.5 | 21% |