Climate Insights for Burnie
City of Burnie, Tasmania, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Burnie is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 920 mm of precipitation falls per year. Burnie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnie is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Burnie is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 36.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Burnie receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Burnie is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.
Temperature
Burnie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 19°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Burnie sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 67°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 62°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Burnie is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 920 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 111 mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 45 mm. That's 66 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Burnie is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.4 in of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.8 in. That's 2.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Burnie is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Burnie is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Burnie is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 53 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Burnie is during January, February and March, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 47°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burnie based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Burnie based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.