Swansea 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Swansea's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperatures in Swansea range between 5.3°C in winter and 24.6°C in summer, a variation of 9.8°C across the year.
The wettest month is Dec (95mm), and the driest is Feb (22mm). This creates an annual total of 700mm distributed across about 101 rain days.
Swansea runs 1.8°C warmer than the Tasmania average. The 700mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Swansea. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Swansea'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 Swansea's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Swansea reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 18.2°C, while the average minimum is 9.4°C. This 8.8°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Swansea showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 700mm, 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 | 22.7 | 13.3 | 62 | 10 | 21.6 | 46% |
| February | 24.6 | 13.0 | 22 | 7 | 22.0 | 36% |
| March | 22.6 | 11.9 | 24 | 6 | 16.8 | 38% |
| April | 18.2 | 8.8 | 67 | 4 | 10.7 | 47% |
| May | 15.1 | 7.6 | 59 | 10 | 6.7 | 58% |
| June | 12.3 | 6.5 | 40 | 5 | 4.8 | 62% |
| July | 12.3 | 5.3 | 92 | 10 | 6.1 | 61% |
| August | 15.1 | 7.6 | 64 | 10 | 8.6 | 55% |
| September | 15.8 | 7.2 | 46 | 7 | 13.3 | 44% |
| October | 17.9 | 8.0 | 54 | 11 | 20.0 | 43% |
| November | 19.8 | 10.6 | 77 | 9 | 19.6 | 48% |
| December | 21.9 | 12.5 | 95 | 12 | 23.1 | 47% |