Climate guide for Exmouth, Australia

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About Exmouth

Exmouth opens Ningaloo Reef for whale-shark swims and Cape Range coastal snorkel days. In Australia, the drier Southern Hemisphere months 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
January leads the year at 10.0/10, with February and October close behind — June (7.5/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In January plan for about 29°C; the month brings 5 mm of rain. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in January and rates follow; May usually pairs good conditions (8.7/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Exmouth: the short answer

Plan Exmouth for January, with February, October close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: January averages 29°C with 5 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are June, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, July is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.8/10.

Across the year Exmouth swings from 20°C in July to 31°C in February, a 11-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in November to 47 mm in May. In short, Exmouth is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 2.5 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (31°C). Coolest: July (20°C). Driest: November (0 mm). Wettest: May (47 mm).

Exmouth month by month

January in Exmouth — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

Days in January average 29°C (83°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 5 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Exmouth 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.

February is one of the strongest months in Exmouth (2nd)

Best window · 10/10

Days in February average 31°C (87°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 21 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exmouth at 10/10 (2nd of 12), just behind January at 10/10.

Budget for 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.

March ranks 6th of 12 for Exmouth — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.9/10

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

Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 daylight hours.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Exmouth (6th of 12); only January scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

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

April ranks 7th of 12 for Exmouth — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.9/10

Days in April average 27°C (81°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exmouth at 9.9/10 (7th of 12), just behind January at 10/10.

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

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

May is one of the strongest months in Exmouth (10th)

Best window · 8.7/10

May averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.

A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Exmouth (10th of 12); only January scores higher, at 10/10.

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

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

June in Exmouth: strong conditions, 12th of 12

Good · 7.5/10

With 21°C (70°F) on average, June delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

Budget for roughly 46 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

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

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Exmouth — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

July holds up well in Exmouth — 11th best month

Good · 7.8/10

With 20°C (67°F) on average, July delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

That is 7.8/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Exmouth — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

August in Exmouth — one of the year's strongest windows (9th)

Best window · 9.2/10

August averages 21°C (71°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 6 mm for the month, with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Exmouth (9th of 12); only January scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September ranks 8th of 12 for Exmouth — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.9/10

September averages 23°C (74°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 7 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Exmouth (8th of 12); only January scores higher, at 10/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Exmouth — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 10/10

With 26°C (78°F) on average, October 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 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exmouth at 10/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 10/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and 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 light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Exmouth — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 10/10

Days in November average 26°C (79°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Exmouth at 10/10 (4th of 12), just behind January at 10/10.

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

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

December in Exmouth — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 10/10

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

Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work with.

A 10/10 puts this among the year's best months in Exmouth (5th of 12); only January scores higher, at 10/10.

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

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

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Exmouth, Australia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Exmouth are January, February, October, November, December, March. January 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 Exmouth year-round?
Exmouth has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 20°C in July to 31°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.5 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Exmouth?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Exmouth are June (7.5/10), July (7.8/10), May (8.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Exmouth?
May is the wettest month in Exmouth, averaging about 47 mm of rainfall. November is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Exmouth?
January sees the most sun in Exmouth, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Exmouth a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Exmouth is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (January, February, October, November, December, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Exmouth calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Exmouth: 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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