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

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are October, November, April: October peaks at 10.0/10, while January drops to 6.8/10.
02Weather & what to pack
31°C and 3 mm of rain shape a typical October here. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Crowds & value
Book early for August, the busiest stretch; June is the value window at 9.4/10.

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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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, March. If budget matters more than perfect weather, January is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.8/10.

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: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

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

295 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.

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

Plan for low-season pricing, with 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.

Flexible dates? October scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Broome Cable Beach — one of the year's strongest windows (10th)

Best window · 8.5/10

February averages 30°C (86°F) and humidity near 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Broome Cable Beach (10th of 12); only October scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? October scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March holds up well in Broome Cable Beach — 11th best month

Good · 7.9/10

Days in March average 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 73% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

120 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 daylight hours.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Broome Cable Beach (3rd of 12); only October scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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 is one of the strongest months in Broome Cable Beach (4th)

Best window · 9.9/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 (4th of 12), just behind October at 10/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Broome Cable Beach — one of the year's strongest windows (8th)

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Broome Cable Beach (8th of 12); only October scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Broome Cable Beach — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Broome Cable Beach (7th of 12); only October scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August is one of the strongest months in Broome Cable Beach (5th)

Best window · 9.9/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, August delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 (5th of 12), just behind October at 10/10.

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 — one of the year's strongest windows (6th)

Best window · 9.9/10

Days in September average 29°C (84°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9.9/10 (6th of 12), just behind October at 10/10.

Budget for peak 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. 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.

November is one of the strongest months in Broome Cable Beach (2nd)

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 daylight hours.

A 10/10 puts this among the year's best months in Broome Cable Beach (2nd of 12); only October scores higher, at 10/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with 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 ranks 9th of 12 for Broome Cable Beach — one of the best windows

Best window · 9/10

At 32°C (90°F), December is at its most extreme: early starts are not optional, and afternoons belong indoors.

Budget for roughly 69 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Broome Cable Beach at 9/10 (9th of 12), just behind October at 10/10.

Budget for 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.

FAQ

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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