Climate guide for Busselton, Australia

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About Busselton

Busselton is famous for its long wooden jetty-Geographe Bay swimming and Margaret River wine access. In Australia, October-April in the Southern Hemisphere usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Busselton's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean_sh patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Busselton, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Australia.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Busselton ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Busselton. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Busselton

Busselton, Australia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Busselton: the short answer

The best time to visit Busselton is January, followed by February, December. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 24°C with 3 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 3.7/10.

Across the year Busselton swings from 13°C in August to 24°C in February, a 11-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in January to 120 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Busselton is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 8.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (24°C). Coolest: August (13°C). Driest: January (3 mm). Wettest: July (120 mm).

Busselton month by month

January in Busselton — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

January averages 24°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Busselton at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Busselton — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

February averages 24°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 13.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Busselton at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

March in Busselton — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

March averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 25 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Busselton at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

April in Busselton — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

April averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 14 sunny days and 11.2 daylight hours.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

May in Busselton — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

May averages 16°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 72 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 sunny days and 10.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.

June in Busselton — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.8/10

June averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 104 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 1 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 1.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 8.2 points higher on the same scale.

July in Busselton — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 1.8/10

July averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 120 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 2 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 1.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 8.2 points higher on the same scale.

August in Busselton — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.9/10

August averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 103 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 8 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 2.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 7.1 points higher on the same scale.

September in Busselton — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

September averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

October in Busselton — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

October averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 12.9 daylight hours.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

November in Busselton — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

November averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 13.8 daylight hours.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Busselton — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

December in Busselton — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

December averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Busselton at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Busselton, Australia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Busselton are January, February, December, March. January is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Busselton year-round?
Busselton has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in August to 24°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 1.8 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Busselton?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Busselton are June (1.8/10), July (1.8/10), August (2.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Busselton?
July is the wettest month in Busselton, averaging about 120 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Busselton?
January sees the most sun in Busselton, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Busselton a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Busselton is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, December, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Busselton calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Busselton: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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