Swansea Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Swansea's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 24.6 degrees. That gives Swansea an annual average daytime high of 18.2 degrees, 1.8 degrees warmer than the Tasmania mean.
Daytime highs peak at 24.6 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 5.3 degrees in July. That is a 19.3 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 9.4 degrees across the year, 0.5 degrees warmer than the Tasmania average of 8.9.
Annual rainfall totals 700mm across 101 rain days, 40 percent drier than the Tasmania average. The wettest month is December at 95mm, and February is the driest at 22mm.
Rain is spread unevenly but not dramatically so. Expect some drier patches and some wetter ones through the year.
By our reckoning, February (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while June (1.0/10) 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, February 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: 5.7/10 - Ranked #161 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 | 23.1 | 12.9 | 178 | 9.4 |
| Autumn | 18.6 | 9.4 | 149 | 5.9 |
| Winter | 13.2 | 6.5 | 195 | 1.6 |
| Spring | 17.8 | 8.6 | 177 | 5.8 |
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 Swansea.
22.7°C, 62mm rain February
24.6°C, 22mm rain March
22.6°C, 24mm rain April
18.2°C, 67mm rain May
15.1°C, 59mm rain June
12.3°C, 40mm rain July
12.3°C, 92mm rain August
15.1°C, 64mm rain September
15.8°C, 46mm rain October
17.9°C, 54mm rain November
19.8°C, 77mm rain December
21.9°C, 95mm rain
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