Burnie Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Burnie's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 22.1 degrees. That gives Burnie an annual average daytime high of 16.9 degrees, 0.5 degrees warmer than the Tasmania mean.
Daytime highs peak at 22.1 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 6.4 degrees in July. That is a 15.7 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 10.3 degrees across the year, 1.4 degrees warmer than the Tasmania average of 8.9.
Annual rainfall totals 1,031mm across 118 rain days, close to the Tasmania average. The wettest month is August at 168mm, and February is the driest at 18mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (August) gets over 10 times as much rain as the driest (February).
By our reckoning, February (9.9/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (1.0/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to February 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: 4.7/10 - Ranked #193 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, TAS avg 4.4)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 21.1 | 13.6 | 144 | 8.7 |
| Autumn | 17.7 | 11.1 | 142 | 5.1 |
| Winter | 12.8 | 7.3 | 403 | 1.0 |
| Spring | 15.8 | 9.3 | 341 | 3.9 |
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 Burnie.
21.6°C, 63mm rain February
22.1°C, 18mm rain March
20.7°C, 33mm rain April
17.2°C, 58mm rain May
15.2°C, 51mm rain June
12.7°C, 119mm rain July
11.9°C, 116mm rain August
13.7°C, 168mm rain September
13.8°C, 108mm rain October
15.5°C, 72mm rain November
18.2°C, 162mm rain December
19.6°C, 63mm rain
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