Port Lincoln Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Port Lincoln's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 25.1 degrees. That gives Port Lincoln an annual average daytime high of 20.3 degrees, 2.6 degrees cooler than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 25.1 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 9.6 degrees in July. That is a 15.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 13.0 degrees across the year, 0.8 degrees warmer than the South Australia average of 12.2.
Annual rainfall totals 333mm across 60 rain days, close to the South Australia average. The wettest month is January at 54mm, and February is the driest at 1mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. January receives 54mm while February gets just 1mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
Our Comfort Score puts January on top at 10.0/10 and July at the bottom with 2.8/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to January if you're picking the best time to visit Port Lincoln.
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: 7.4/10 - Ranked #15 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 | 24.4 | 15.9 | 78 | 10.0 |
| Autumn | 20.8 | 13.5 | 24 | 7.7 |
| Winter | 16.0 | 10.1 | 133 | 3.7 |
| Spring | 20.1 | 12.7 | 98 | 8.0 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
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Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Port Lincoln.
24.0°C, 54mm rain February
25.1°C, 1mm rain March
24.8°C, 4mm rain April
19.1°C, 12mm rain May
18.4°C, 8mm rain June
15.5°C, 52mm rain July
14.9°C, 42mm rain August
17.7°C, 39mm rain September
17.6°C, 42mm rain October
20.5°C, 22mm rain November
22.3°C, 34mm rain December
24.2°C, 24mm rain
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