Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High20.9°C
Low6.6°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Australia Burnie, Australia
Burnie experiences a mild year-round climate, where average temperatures vary from a low of 12°C / 53°F in August to a high of 21°C / 70°F in January.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 78 mm / 3.1 inches per month, with July being the wettest (109 mm / 4.3 inches) and February the driest (49 mm / 1.9 inches).
Sun intensity varies throughout the year, with UV levels reaching 9 in January and falling to 3 in June; strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in December with around 15.1 hours of daylight, while June has the shortest days at about 9.3 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Burnie.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
109 mm
July carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.2)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
17 km/h
September is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
72 %to84 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Burnie, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Burnie compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Australia for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Australia
#14 / 14
COOLEST (AVG)
in Australia
#4 / 14
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Australia
#7 / 14
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Australia
#2 / 14
HIGHEST UV
in Australia
#12 / 14
MOST HUMID
in Australia
#2 / 14
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Burnie, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Burnie feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 16°C (61°F) and lows near 10°C (50°F). Conditions usually feel cool in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Burnie for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Burnie?
UV tends to peak in January, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Burnie a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 17 km/h (11 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 73 km/h (45 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Burnie get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.