The climate of Rottnest Island

The current climate in Rottnest Island features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 18°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Rottnest Island, Australia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Rottnest Island in recent years was 44°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in August 2022.

Rainfall amount

On average, Rottnest Island receives 650 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Rottnest Island?

The best time to visit Rottnest Island for sunny weather is January through June and August through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rottnest Island. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Rottnest Island

The climate table of Rottnest Island shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 31 30 28 25 22 19 18 19 20 22 26 29
Temp. min (°C) 19 19 19 15 12 11 11 10 11 13 15 18
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Precipitation (mm) 23 21 24 39 85 116 162 72 38 33 21 16
UV Index 10 9 8 7 5 5 5 6 8 9 9 10

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Rottnest Island, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Rottnest Island

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Yearly Temperature in Rottnest Island

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rottnest Island, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Rottnest Island

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Rottnest Island

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Rottnest Island, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Rottnest Island

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Average weather in Rottnest Island by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rottnest Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.