Port Fairy, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Port Fairy is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,742. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,742 Population 54/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population3,742
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain29.4 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population3,742
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-38.3854°, 142.2371°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation29.4 inches (747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Fairy

Port Fairy is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,742. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Port Fairy

Port Fairy has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.5°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.9° 34.8
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 14.6° / 22.6° 31.3
Mar 17.4°C / 63°F 13.1° / 21.6° 36.6
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 11° / 19.3° 45.7
May 13°C / 55°F 9.2° / 16.9° 73.0
Jun 11.1°C / 52°F 7.5° / 14.7° 73.2
Jul 10.6°C / 51°F 7° / 14.2° 92.2
Aug 11.2°C / 52°F 7.3° / 15° 86.7
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 8.3° / 16.6° 67.7
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9.6° / 18.4° 53.9
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.9° 47.6
Dec 17°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.4° 46.5
Port Fairy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area69.7 sq mi (180.5 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates38.3854°S, 142.2371°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 101 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 136 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 139 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 131 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 72 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
July 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
December 62°F (16°C) 1.9 in

Port Fairy has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Port Fairy

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Fairy Consolidated School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Port Fairy

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Port Fairy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Warrnambool Library0.0

Hotels in Port Fairy

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

54 on Bank
Douglas Riverside
Oscars Waterfront Boutique Hotel

Restaurants in Port Fairy

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexo Pizza & Bistro
Blakes
Bottega Toscana
Coffin Sally
Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant
Gipps St Restaurant
Lemongrass Thai
Merrijig Inn
The Stag
West Beach Cantina
Zest Cafe & Restaurant

Cafes in Port Fairy

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank St + Co
Borough Chambers
Charlie's on East
Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe
Koda Deli & Rotisserie
Port Fairy Coffee Roasters
Rebecas Cafe & Ice Creamery
The Mill

Cinemas in Port Fairy

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Reardon Theatre

Gas Stations in Port Fairy

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Fairy Caltex Service Station

Golf Courses in Port Fairy

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Port Fairy Golf Links

Breweries in Port Fairy

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Noodledoof Brewing Co

Airports Near Port Fairy

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Branxholme Airport-Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Lake Bolac Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Port Fairy-Small Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port Fairy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Port Fairy Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Fairy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Port Fairy Presbyterian Church
Saint Johns Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Fairy

What is the population of Port Fairy?

Port Fairy has a population of 3,742 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 69.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Fairy?

Port Fairy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.4 inches.

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