Climate Insights for Port Hedland
Town of Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Port Hedland is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 347 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 94 mm of rainfall. Port Hedland 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: March, December, April. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.The climate in Port Hedland is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 13.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.7 in of rainfall. Port Hedland 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: March, December, April. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 63°F.
Temperature
Port Hedland sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 31°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Port Hedland sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 92°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 87°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Port Hedland is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 347 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 94 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0 mm. That's 94 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Port Hedland is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0 in. That's 3.7 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Port Hedland is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Port Hedland is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Port Hedland is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Port Hedland is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 92°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland 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.