Is it always windy in Port Fairy?
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Port Fairy Australia. In Port Fairy, the summers are short, comfortable, and dry; the winters are cold and wet; and it is windy and partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 48°F to 69°F and is rarely below 43°F or above 82°F.
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Is Port Fairy a town?
Port Fairy is a town in love with the arts. Peruse the diverse array of boutiques, antique stores, and art and craft shops scattered throughout the town.
Does Port Fairy have snow?
Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Port Fairy to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 75.2°F (24°C) and 70°F (21.1°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 2 to 5 times per month.
Is Port Fairy a good place to live?
It is a great spot for relaxed country living. Fishing and boating is popular with the locals, and many live on farms in the surrounding areas. The true charm of Port Fairy lies in its location, with rugged coastlines and beautiful beaches.
What is the population of Port Fairy?
3,340 people
In the 2016 Census, there were 3,340 people in Port Fairy. Of these 47.5% were male and 52.5% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 0.7% of the population. The median age of people in Port Fairy was 50 years.
How much rain has Port Fairy had?
Port Fairy Rainfall Reports
| date | rain to 9am | interval |
|---|---|---|
| mm | hours | |
| May 1995-2022 Average Total | 71.0 | 18.9 day(s) |
| May 1995-2022 Wettest Total | 142.6 | 2013 |
| May 1995-2022 Wettest 24hr Total | 47.2 | 15th 2013 |
What is Port Fairy known for?
Port Fairy is known for its 1800s architecture. Take a walk around the well-preserved center and keep an eye out for the more than 50 buildings classified by the National Trust. Some buildings of particular note include The Merrijig Inn, Moyne Mill, Lecture Hall and the former Court House (which is now a museum).
Is Port Fairy a safe place to live?
In 2012, Port Fairy was voted the world’s (yes, the world’s) most liveable community of towns with a population of under 20,000, in the UN-recognised LivCom award and the shire’s mayor was presented with the prize at a ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
Does Port Fairy have a beach?
Port Fairy sits on a 5.8 km stretch of beach. East Beach, were the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club patrols during the warmer months, is located on the foredune 1 km north of the north entrance wall. The beach is composed of fine, white sand and receives waves that average 1 m high and 150 m wide over two sand bars.
Is Port Fairy Nice?
Port Fairy is a low lying coastal town in SouthWestern Victoria, 4 hours out of Melbourne. It has long been one of my favourite, beach side vacation spots in Victoria due to its beautiful beaches, picturesque historic riverfront port and thriving arts and food scene. The Beach. The beautiful beach.
