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What’s the climate like in Western Australia?

The current climate in Western Australia features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Western Australia in recent years was 44°C in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 11°C in August 2022.

On average, Western Australia receives 560 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Western Australia runs from November to April.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Australia? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, or explore other destinations in Australia.

Best time to visit Western Australia?

The best time to visit Western Australia for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Western Australia.

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Climate Table of Western Australia

The climate table of Western Australia 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) 32 32 29 26 22 20 19 19 21 24 27 30
Temp. min (°C) 19 19 18 14 11 9 10 9 10 12 15 17
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Precipitation (mm) 17 22 15 30 65 95 120 96 49 30 15 5,7
UV Index 10 9 8 7 5 5 5 6 8 9 9 10

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 26°C
  • Highest temperature: 32°C in January and February
  • Lowest temperature: 19°C in July and August
  • Precipitation: 560 mm per year, averaging 47 mm per month
  • Driest months: 5,7 mm in December, 15 mm in March and November
  • Wettest months: 120 mm in July, 96 mm in August and 95 mm in June

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Average Temperature per Month in Western Australia

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Western Australia, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Western Australia, Australia,

Average Precipitation per Month in Western Australia

This graph shows how much rainfall Western Australia, Australia, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Western Australia, Australia,

Average UV Index per Month in Western Australia

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

UV Index per Month in Western Australia, Australia,

Yearly Temperature in Western Australia

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Western Australia, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Western Australia, Australia,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Western Australia

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Western Australia, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Western Australia, Australia,

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Average Weather in Western Australia by Month

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

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