Climate Insights for Port Edward

The climate in Port Edward is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 988mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 127mm of rainfall. Port Edward 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Port Edward sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Port Edward is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 988mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 127mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 16mm. That's 111mm less than April, 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 Edward is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Port Edward, which began on March 20, 2026. Port Edward is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 2 days from now.

The best time to visit Port Edward is during January, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Port Edward 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.