Our verdict
The best time to visit Port Lincoln is March-April
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 24℃ (75℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 26℃ (79℉) on the hottest days of the year. The average low temperatures in winter float around 12℃ (53℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 9℃ (49℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Port Lincoln during the day, the sun stays up the longest around January. The wet season in Port Lincoln usually falls during the months surrounding June each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Port Lincoln, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Port Lincoln seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Port Lincoln as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Port Lincoln is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Port Lincoln
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Port Lincoln for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Port Lincoln climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Port Lincoln for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Port Lincoln in January
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Lincoln in February
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Port Lincoln in March
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in March, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Lincoln in April
- Average temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Lincoln in May
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Lincoln in June
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in June, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Lincoln in July
- Average temperature: 14℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Lincoln in August
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in August, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Port Lincoln in September
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Port Lincoln in October
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Port Lincoln in November
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Port Lincoln in December
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Port Lincoln in December, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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