Port Hedland Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Port Hedland's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 36.8 degrees. That gives Port Hedland an annual average daytime high of 33.4 degrees, 5.9 degrees warmer than the Western Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 36.8 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 16.4 degrees in July. That is a 20.4 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 23.4 degrees across the year, 5.7 degrees warmer than the Western Australia average of 17.7.
Annual rainfall totals 171mm across 27 rain days, 69 percent drier than the Western Australia average. The wettest month is December at 58mm, and October is the driest at 0mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. December receives 58mm while October gets just 0mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
Our Comfort Score puts July on top at 8.3/10 and December at the bottom with 1.0/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to July if you're picking the best time to visit Port Hedland.
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: 4.3/10 - Ranked #196 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, WA avg 6.0)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 36.0 | 27.5 | 64 | 2.2 |
| Autumn | 33.8 | 24.1 | 54 | 4.1 |
| Winter | 28.5 | 16.9 | 24 | 7.7 |
| Spring | 35.2 | 24.9 | 29 | 3.1 |
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 Hedland.
34.4°C, 4mm rain February
36.8°C, 2mm rain March
34.8°C, 34mm rain April
35.1°C, 9mm rain May
31.5°C, 12mm rain June
27.7°C, 12mm rain July
27.8°C, 1mm rain August
29.9°C, 12mm rain September
33.1°C, 26mm rain October
35.7°C, 0mm rain November
36.8°C, 2mm rain December
36.8°C, 58mm rain
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