Is Port Hedland sunnier than Newman?

Newman is the sunnier: about 3,765 hours of sunshine a year versus 3,669 — a difference of 96 hours.

Which is warmer, Port Hedland or Newman?

Port Hedland is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 35°C (95°F) versus 32°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Port Hedland or Newman?

Port Hedland scores better across November–February: 34/100 average versus 31, with daytime highs around 38°C.

Port Hedland vs Newman: which is sunnier?

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Newman is the sunnier overall: about 3,765 hours of sunshine a year to Port Hedland's 3,669. Newman has the higher Sunshine Score in 5 of 12 months, Port Hedland in 2 (5 within 2 points).

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Port Hedland	Newman
Sunshine hours / year	3,669	3,765
Sunniest month	August (100/100)	August (99/100)
Nov–Feb average score	34/100	31/100
Jun–Aug average score	98/100	98/100
Rain / year	384 mm	381 mm
Peak midday UV	14 (extreme)	14 (extreme)

Port Hedland vs Newman month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm
Month	Port Hedland	Newman	Port Hedland	Newman	Port Hedland	Newman
January	33	24	38°	39°	100	108
February	42	42	37°	37°	88	85
March	42	64	37°	35°	91	47
April	58	95	36°	32°	15	27
May	97	98	31°	27°	15	13
June	96	97	28°	23°	24	18
July	97	98	28°	23°	14	13
August	100	99	30°	26°	1	3
September	80	99	34°	31°	3	4
October	40	59	38°	36°	2	12
November	30	39	39°	38°	4	18
December	29	19	39°	40°	27	33

The sunnier month by month: Jan Port Hedland · Feb even · Mar Newman · Apr Newman · May even · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep Newman · Oct Newman · Nov Newman · Dec Port Hedland.

When to pick which

November–February: Port Hedland (average score 34/100 vs 31). Daytime highs are similar (38°C vs 39°C).
March–May: Newman (average score 86/100 vs 66). Port Hedland is the warmer, around 35°C daytime highs vs 31°C.
June–August: too close to call — Port Hedland averages 98/100, Newman 98/100. Port Hedland is the warmer, around 29°C daytime highs vs 24°C.
September–October: Newman (average score 79/100 vs 60). Port Hedland is the warmer, around 36°C daytime highs vs 34°C.

Full month-by-month guides: Port Hedland weather by month · Newman weather by month · Best time to visit Australia.

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