Climate guide for Broome Cable Beach, Australia

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About Broome Cable Beach

Cable Beach is Broome’s iconic sunset camel stretch-red dirt meeting turquoise Indian Ocean. In Australia, the drier months outside peak monsoon 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 Broome Cable Beach's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Broome Cable Beach. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.
Tickets & access
Book timed entry for Broome Cable Beach when offered - peak hours sell out and same-day queues can erase half a day.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Broome Cable Beach. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

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When to visit Broome Cable Beach: the short answer

The best time to visit Broome Cable Beach is October, followed by November, April. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: October averages 31°C with 3 mm of rain and about 31 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, March.

Across the year Broome Cable Beach swings from 22°C in July to 32°C in December, a 10-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in July to 295 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Broome Cable Beach is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: December (32°C). Coolest: July (22°C). Driest: July (0 mm). Wettest: January (295 mm).

Broome Cable Beach month by month

January in Broome Cable Beach — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

January averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

295 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 28 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Broome Cable Beach — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

February in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.5/10

February averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 8.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Broome Cable Beach — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Broome Cable Beach — reliably good (11th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

March averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 120 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Broome Cable Beach — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

April in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

April averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 sunny days and 11.6 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 — 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 the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

May in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

May averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 11.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

June averages 24°C (75°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 12 mm for the month, with about 18 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

July 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 0 mm for the month, with about 22 sunny days and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.5/10 — 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.

August in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

August averages 26°C (78°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 0 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 — 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.

September in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 29°C (84°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

October in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

October averages 31°C (88°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight to work with.

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

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

November in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

November averages 32°C (89°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach 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 the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

December in Broome Cable Beach — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

December averages 32°C (90°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Broome Cable Beach, Australia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Broome Cable Beach are October, November, April, May, August, September. October 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 Broome Cable Beach year-round?
Broome Cable Beach has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 22°C in July to 32°C in December, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.8 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Broome Cable Beach?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Broome Cable Beach are January (6.8/10), March (7.9/10), February (8.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Broome Cable Beach?
January is the wettest month in Broome Cable Beach, averaging about 295 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Broome Cable Beach?
October sees the most sun in Broome Cable Beach, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Broome Cable Beach a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Broome Cable Beach is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (October, November, April, May, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Broome Cable Beach calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Broome Cable Beach: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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