When to go · Port Arthur

Port Arthur in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days; some tours run reduced schedules).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; Australia overall
Prices: Medium; Australia overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Port Arthur

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days; some tours run reduced schedules).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Port ArthurHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 13 days

Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Port Arthur, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days; some tours run reduced schedules).

January: Inside Port Arthur's best window: Nov–Apr (long daylight, milder days); Dec–Feb is warmest but busiest.

Port Arthur: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.