Burra Weather
Local Weather Information
Whether you’re visiting Burra, staying locally, or just checking local conditions, this page brings together current weather observations, the latest Burra weather forecasts, and a practical seasonal guide. You’ll find live data from our on-site weather station, official forecasts, broader regional outlooks, and historical data sources to help put changing conditions into context.
If you’re planning a vist to Burra, explore our accommodation options and check current rates & availability.
This page brings together current observations, local forecasts, and a practical seasonal guide.
Live data from our on-site weather station, official forecasts, regional outlooks, and selected historical sources help put changing conditions into context.
If you’re planning a vist to Burra, explore our
accommodation options
or check current
rates & availability.
Current Weather Conditions
Live observations from our on-site weather station at Burra Motor Inn. These readings provide a true and accurate representation of our location’s relatively sheltered conditions which are often calmer than surrounding exposed sites. Our weather data can also be sourced from Weatherlink, Weather Underground, UK Met Office WOW, Windy, Windguru, OpenWeather.
Additional networks include Weathercloud, AWEKAS, PWS Weather, and APRS/CWOP.
Live observations from our on-site weather station at Burra Motor Inn provide an accurate picture of on-site conditions, which are often more sheltered and calmer than nearby exposed sites.
Our weather data is also be sourced from Weatherlink, Weather Underground, UK Met Office WOW, Windy, Windguru, OpenWeather. Additional networks include Weathercloud, AWEKAS, PWS Weather, and APRS/CWOP.
| Coordinates | Elevation | Time Zone | Last Updated |
| E 138° 56′ 11″ | |||
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Coordinates
E 138° 56′ 11″
Elevation
Time Zone
Last Updated
Expected Conditions
Sun
| Rise | Set | Daylight |
Moon
| Rise | Set | Phase |
Temperature
| Outdoor | Trend | Dew Point |
| Max | Min | Wind Chill |
Rainfall
| Last hour | Today | Rate |
| Yesterday | Month | Year |
Solar
| UV Index | Trend | Max |
| 4.70 | ||
| Solar Radiation | Trend | Max |
| 529 W/m² |
Wind
| Direction | Strength | Gust |
Humidity
| Relative Humidity | Trend | Max / Min |
| 95 % / 62 % |
Pressure
| Barometric | Trend | Min / Max |
| 1020.3 / 1016.5 | ||
| Sea Level | Trend | Min / Max |
| 1024.4 / 1020.6 |
Other
| Cloud base | Chandler Burn Index (Fire Danger) |
Official Burra Forecast
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecast, as published by WillyWeather
Weather Guide for Visiting Burra
Seasonal Weather in Burra, South Australia
Spring (Sep–Nov): Mild and sunny. Daytime highs around 18–25°C. Wildflowers and green fields make this a great time for scenic drives and walks.
Summer (Dec–Feb): Warm to hot, with average temps between 28–35°C. Evenings are cooler and ideal for outdoor dining or creekside relaxation.
Autumn (Mar–May): Pleasant days and cooler nights, with autumn colours across the surrounding countryside. Highs range from 17–26°C.
Winter (Jun–Aug): Cool and crisp, with morning lows near 4°C (or lower) and daytime highs of 12–16°C. Ideal for heritage tours and cosy stays with electric blankets.
What to Pack for Your Stay
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Live UV guidance for the Mid North region |
Burra’s climate is generally dry and sunny, with conditions changing quickly due to elevation and open landscapes. Even on cooler days, UV levels can remain high from late morning to mid-afternoon.
If you’re spending extended time outdoors, the daily UV window helps guide when to seek shade or take extra precautions. |
Burra’s climate is generally dry and sunny, with conditions changing quickly due to elevation and open landscapes. Even on cooler days, UV levels can remain high from late morning to mid-afternoon.
- Comfortable layers – temperatures can change during the day, especially between mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
- Sun protection – UV exposure is common year-round; hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended even in winter.
- A jacket or jumper – evenings cool off quickly, particularly if you’re dining outdoors or exploring after sunset.
- Walking shoes – ideal for heritage trails, lookout walks, and uneven terrain around Burra and the surrounding ranges.
If you’re spending extended time outdoors, the daily UV window helps guide when to seek shade or take extra precautions.
Live UV guidance for the Mid North region
(SunSmart – Clare)
Staying at Burra Motor Inn
No matter the season, our rooms are equipped with reverse-cycle air conditioning, electric blankets, and modern comforts to keep you cosy year-round.
Burra sits in a valley surrounded by hills where the topography plays a major role in shaping local
weather conditions. Variations in rainfall, wind strength, and temperature between nearby weather stations are common due to differences in elevation, aspect, and exposure.
Weather systems typically arrive from the west or northwest. As air rises over nearby ranges,
this can produce orographic rainfall, leading to heavier falls in the right conditions.
Burra Motor Inn is in a sheltered, creekside location, which often results in lower wind readings and sometimes higher rainfall than nearby sites.
Explore Burra’s topography at location.sa.gov.au, or contact us if you would like to share your own observations on local weather patterns. We’d love to hear from you!
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- Tourilie Gorge Hut in Caroona Creek Conservation Park
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- Tourilie Gorge Hut in Caroona Creek Conservation Park
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- Spring Weather is a great time to visit the Tourilie Gorge and Caroona Creek Conservation Park
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- Spring is the best time to see native wild flowers in the Tourilie Gorge
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- Spring is the best time to see native wild flowers in the Tourilie Gorge
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- Spring is the best time to see native wild flowers in the Tourilie Gorge
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- Spring is the best time to see native wild flowers in the Tourilie Gorge
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- Spring is the best time to see native wild flowers in the Tourilie Gorge
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- Burra Weather in the spring is a great time to go out sightseeing
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- Spring is the best time to see native wild flowers in the Tourilie Gorge
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- Spring is the best time to see native wild flowers in the Tourilie Gorge
Spring is a great time to go sightseeing around in the Mid North. We visited Tourlie Gorge in the Caroona Creek Conservation Park and admired the geology, native wildflowers, and the old bullock trail.
Alternative Forecast Models
Looking beyond Burra for regional context
For guests who like to dig a little deeper, the following tools provide broader regional context and longer-range insight beyond local observations.
Additional forecast sources and observation networks provide broader context for the Burra region. These models complement local observations by showing wider weather patterns and short-term changes, helping visitors plan ahead with greater confidence.
Windy Weather Forecast
The Windy map visualises short-term wind, temperature, and rainfall patterns, helping show how conditions may shift through the day.
OpenWeatherMap Daily Forecast
OpenWeatherMap uses global numerical weather models to generate forecasts. These can differ from official Australian forecasts, particularly for inland locations where local terrain and heat effects play a significant role.
Exploring Local Weather in the Burra Region
Community & Personal Weather Stations in the Goyder Region
Throughout the Goyder Region and beyond there are many Personal Weather Stations operated by individuals, schools, businesses, or community groups that contribute valuable weather data. While they may vary in accuracy and equipment, they offer helpful insights into the diverse weather patterns observed across our landscape.
You’ll come across many more personal weather stations when exploring weather apps or interactive maps. For example, stations can be found in Clare, Mintaro, Riverton, Eudunda, Jamestown, Peterborough, Black Springs, Orroroo, Yunta, and numerous other locations throughout the Mid North.
Together, these community and personal weather stations provide valuable local insight, helping reveal how conditions can vary across the Mid North. Operated by individuals, schools, farms, businesses, and community groups, they complement official observations by capturing the effects of local terrain, elevation, and exposure.
Finding local personal weather stations
Personal weather stations are most easily discovered via public mapping platforms such as Weather Underground, Windy, and Weathercloud. Together, these provide the most practical and comprehensive public view of local stations across the region. Additional networks, including APRS CWOP, AWEKAS, OpenWeather, PWS Weather, Windguru, Meteobridge-based services (Aurora), and WOW (UK Met Office), also contribute data that feeds into broader forecasting, analysis, and historical records. Agricultural weather stations are common on Weatherlink. Our on-site weather station at Burra Motor Inn shares data with platforms such as Weather Underground and the UK Met Office WOW network, providing additional context and long-term records for the township. It’s normal for nearby stations to report different conditions. Local factors such as elevation, exposure, terrain, vegetation, and shelter can cause meaningful variation even over distances of just a few hundred metres.Current & Historical Weather Observations
Visit the following sites to review current and historical observations for the Burra Motor Inn on-site weather station.
| UK Met Office (WOW) | Weather Underground |
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is a great starting point for accessing historical weather data, most of which is based on readings from Clare. Search “Burra” or “Clare” to view current and historical records.
For more Burra-specific data, the Burra Community School (BCS) has maintained records since 31 March 2014, available on their station profile via the UK Met Office’s WOW (Weather Observations Website).
To explore even older data, Geographic.org provides historical weather records for Burra dating back to 1961, also sourced from BCS.
The BOM occasionally publishes BCS data as well, though it’s not always easy to find. The quickest way is to run a Google search.
For those interested in longer-term historical context, the Burra History Group has documented a small number of notable weather-related events spanning more than a century. These records reflect rare and exceptional conditions rather than everyday weather, and help place modern observations into historical perspective.
The Burra History website provides a valuable local resource featuring original photographs, contemporary reports, and extensive material covering Burra’s social, industrial, and environmental history.
If you’re lucky, it may even snow during your time in Burra. It’s a rare event, recorded a mere half a dozen times since 1901.
