What’s the climate like in Western Australia?
The current climate of Western Australia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 19°C. 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, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Western Australia runs from November to April.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Australia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, or have a look at 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 good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Western Australia.
Climate Table of Western Australia
The climate table of Western Australia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Western Australia
This graph shows how much precipitation Western Australia, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
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.
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.
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 millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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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