Monthly climate in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Sheffield features a oceanic climate (Cfb). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (42 °F) and 15 °C (60 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -4 °C (25 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (88 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1170 mm (46.0 inches) and receives 143 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Sheffield enjoys an average of 3132 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 12 minutes to 15 hours 5 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia §

The warmest months in Sheffield are January, February and December, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 13 to 15 °C (56 - 60 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in June, July and August, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 6 °C (42 - 43 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Sheffield experiences 8 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 24 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 31°C
(88°F)
30°C
(87°F)
29°C
(84°F)
24°C
(76°F)
19°C
(66°F)
15°C
(59°F)
12°C
(54°F)
14°C
(58°F)
19°C
(66°F)
24°C
(76°F)
25°C
(77°F)
29°C
(85°F)
Mean maximum 29°C
(84°F)
26°C
(79°F)
24°C
(75°F)
21°C
(69°F)
16°C
(61°F)
13°C
(55°F)
11°C
(53°F)
13°C
(56°F)
16°C
(62°F)
21°C
(70°F)
23°C
(74°F)
27°C
(81°F)
Average high 21°C
(71°F)
19°C
(67°F)
18°C
(65°F)
15°C
(59°F)
12°C
(53°F)
10°C
(50°F)
9°C
(48°F)
10°C
(49°F)
11°C
(52°F)
14°C
(58°F)
17°C
(62°F)
19°C
(66°F)
Daily mean 15°C
(60°F)
14°C
(57°F)
13°C
(56°F)
10°C
(50°F)
8°C
(46°F)
6°C
(43°F)
5°C
(42°F)
5°C
(42°F)
7°C
(44°F)
9°C
(49°F)
11°C
(53°F)
13°C
(56°F)
Average low 10°C
(50°F)
9°C
(48°F)
9°C
(48°F)
6°C
(43°F)
4°C
(40°F)
3°C
(37°F)
2°C
(36°F)
2°C
(36°F)
3°C
(37°F)
5°C
(41°F)
7°C
(44°F)
8°C
(47°F)
Mean minimum 4°C
(40°F)
3°C
(37°F)
3°C
(37°F)
0°C
(33°F)
-1°C
(30°F)
-1°C
(30°F)
-2°C
(28°F)
-3°C
(27°F)
-2°C
(28°F)
-0°C
(32°F)
1°C
(33°F)
3°C
(38°F)
Minimum 2°C
(36°F)
2°C
(36°F)
0°C
(33°F)
-2°C
(28°F)
-2°C
(29°F)
-4°C
(25°F)
-3°C
(26°F)
-4°C
(25°F)
-3°C
(26°F)
-1°C
(30°F)
-1°C
(30°F)
3°C
(37°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia §

Sheffield usually has the most precipitation in July, August and October, with an average of 14 rainy days and 129 mm (5.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Sheffield are January, June and December. On average, 70 mm (2.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 58 (2.3) 96 (3.8) 86 (3.4) 82 (3.2) 106 (4.2) 81 (3.2) 140 (5.5) 116 (4.6) 109 (4.3) 130 (5.1) 94 (3.7) 70 (2.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 8 10 13 10 12 10 16 14 14 14 12 10

Monthly sunshine hours in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia §

The sunniest months in Sheffield are October, November and December, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 26 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Sheffield: May, June and July receive an average of 6 hours 26 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 292 294 283 238 209 186 197 222 246 296 316 347
Mean daily daylight hours 14h 45m 13h 40m 12h 19m 10h 56m 9h 47m 9h 12m 9h 30m 10h 30m 11h 48m 13h 11m 14h 26m 15h 5m

Solar UV radiation in Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia §

Sheffield experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in January, February and December, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. May, June and July are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Sheffield UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 13 12 10 6 4 2 2 4 6 9 11 13

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Sheffield, Tasmania, Australia

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Sheffield. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Sheffield's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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