Port Pirie Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Port Pirie's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 33.4 degrees. That gives Port Pirie an annual average daytime high of 24.7 degrees, 1.8 degrees warmer than the South Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 33.4 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 7.8 degrees in July. That is a 25.6 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 13.2 degrees across the year, 1.0 degrees warmer than the South Australia average of 12.2.
Annual rainfall totals 272mm across 57 rain days, 26 percent drier than the South Australia average. The wettest month is July at 67mm, and February is the driest at 0mm.
This region follows a Mediterranean-style pattern: wet winters, dry summers.
By our reckoning, October (9.3/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while July (3.1/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
The full data table below breaks it all down month by month. If you're in a hurry, October is your best bet.
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: 6.8/10 - Ranked #70 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 | 31.9 | 17.8 | 41 | 5.8 |
| Autumn | 24.6 | 12.9 | 25 | 7.8 |
| Winter | 17.1 | 9.0 | 126 | 4.7 |
| Spring | 25.1 | 12.9 | 80 | 8.8 |
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 Pirie.
31.7°C, 36mm rain February
33.4°C, 0mm rain March
30.9°C, 5mm rain April
21.9°C, 7mm rain May
20.9°C, 13mm rain June
15.9°C, 33mm rain July
15.2°C, 67mm rain August
20.2°C, 26mm rain September
21.2°C, 21mm rain October
26.4°C, 31mm rain November
27.7°C, 29mm rain December
30.7°C, 4mm rain
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