Port Pirie 2024 Climate Summary
Port Pirie's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Port Pirie range between 7.8°C in winter and 33.4°C in summer, a variation of 14.8°C across the year.
The wettest month is Jul (67mm), and the driest is Feb (0mm). This creates an annual total of 272mm distributed across about 57 rain days.
Compared to the South Australia average, Port Pirie is 1.8°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 272mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Port Pirie. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Port Pirie'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 Pirie's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Port Pirie reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 24.7°C, while the average minimum is 13.2°C. This 11.5°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Port Pirie showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 272mm, 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 | 31.7 | 19.0 | 36 | 2 | 26.8 | 31% |
| February | 33.4 | 17.6 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 19% |
| March | 30.9 | 18.8 | 5 | 2 | 20.8 | 26% |
| April | 21.9 | 11.0 | 7 | 2 | 15.8 | 36% |
| May | 20.9 | 9.0 | 13 | 3 | 12.3 | 35% |
| June | 15.9 | 8.3 | 33 | 10 | 8.2 | 50% |
| July | 15.2 | 7.8 | 67 | 10 | 9.9 | 52% |
| August | 20.2 | 10.9 | 26 | 6 | 14.0 | 41% |
| September | 21.2 | 9.7 | 21 | 7 | 18.2 | 29% |
| October | 26.4 | 13.5 | 31 | 7 | 23.6 | 25% |
| November | 27.7 | 15.6 | 29 | 6 | 25.3 | 30% |
| December | 30.7 | 16.9 | 4 | 2 | 29.3 | 23% |