When is the best time to go to Southport

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Southport, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Southport weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Southport are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Southport January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 189mm 8.6hrs 14.5hrs

The climate in Southport during January can be summarized as hot and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southport for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Southport and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Southport with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in January »

February

Southport February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 213mm 7.9hrs 13.9hrs

February in Southport is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southport for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Southport and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Southport with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in February »

March

Southport March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 206mm 7.8hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Southport is characteristically hot and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southport for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Southport and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Southport with around 206mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in March »

April

Southport April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 136mm 7.6hrs 12.3hrs

Southport's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southport for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Southport and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Southport with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in April »

May

Southport May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 140mm 6.9hrs 11.6hrs

May is a wet month in Southport and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southport for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Southport and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Southport with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in May »

June

Southport June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 104mm 7.6hrs 14.5hrs

The weather in June in Southport is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southport for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Southport and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Southport with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in June »

July

Southport July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 84mm 7.8hrs 13.9hrs

July in Southport is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southport.

July is in the winter in Southport and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Southport with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in July »

August

Southport August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 62mm 8.8hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Southport is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Southport.

August is in the winter in Southport and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Southport with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in August »

September

Southport September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 44mm 9.3hrs 12.3hrs

Southport's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Southport, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Southport and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Southport with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in September »

October

Southport October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 106mm 8.8hrs 11.6hrs

October is a damp month in Southport and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southport.

October is in the spring in Southport and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Southport with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in October »

November

Southport November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 110mm 8.8hrs 14.5hrs

November in Southport is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Southport.

November is in the spring in Southport and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Southport with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in November »

December

Southport December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 146mm 8.9hrs 13.9hrs

December in Southport is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Southport for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Southport and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Southport with around 146mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Southport weather in December »

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Southport weather stats

Southport weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.4°C 83.1°F
Driest month: September 44mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: August 8.8hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: February 213mm 8.4ins
Warmest sea: February 26.6°C 79.9°F
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