Climate guide for Fremantle, Australia

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About Fremantle

Fremantle's streets keep convict-era limestone buildings, with the markets, the prison and the shipwreck galleries of the maritime museum as highlights. The cappuccino strip handles food and coffee, and the beaches at Cottesloe and Rottnest island's quokkas are within reach. October to April is the warm, dry season; the Fremantle festival fills November, and the sea breeze cools the summer afternoons.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
November leads the year at 9.9/10, with October and December close behind — July (6.5/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In November plan for about 20°C; the month brings 14 mm of rain. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in January and rates follow; March usually pairs good conditions (9.4/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Fremantle: the short answer

Plan Fremantle for November, with October, December close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: November averages 20°C with 14 mm of rain and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.6/10.

Across the year Fremantle swings from 16°C in August to 24°C in February, a 8-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in February to 104 mm in July. In short, Fremantle is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 3.4 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: February (24°C). Coolest: August (16°C). Driest: February (3 mm). Wettest: July (104 mm).

Fremantle month by month

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

Best window · 9.2/10

At 24°C (75°F) this is comfortable city weather in January, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Fremantle at 9.2/10 (6th of 12), just behind November at 9.9/10.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

February ranks 8th of 12 for Fremantle — one of the best windows

Best window · 9/10

At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in February, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 3 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Fremantle at 9/10 (8th of 12), just behind November at 9.9/10.

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

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

March is one of the strongest months in Fremantle (4th)

Best window · 9.4/10

March averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 daylight hours.

A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fremantle (4th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.9/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

April in Fremantle — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 9.3/10

At 21°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in April, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 32 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 16 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 Fremantle at 9.3/10 (5th of 12), just behind November at 9.9/10.

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

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

May in Fremantle — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 8/10

May averages 19°C (66°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

Flexible dates? November scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Fremantle: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 91 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

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, November is materially better in Fremantle — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

July in Fremantle — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

104 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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, November is materially better in Fremantle — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

August holds up well in Fremantle — 10th best month

Good · 7.6/10

August averages 16°C (61°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 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.

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

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

Flexible dates? November scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September is one of the strongest months in Fremantle (7th)

Best window · 9.2/10

September averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 daylight hours.

A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fremantle (7th of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.9/10.

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

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

October in Fremantle — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.8/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Fremantle at 9.8/10 (2nd of 12), just behind November at 9.9/10.

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

November in Fremantle tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.9/10

At 20°C (68°F) this is comfortable city weather in November, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.

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

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 light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

December in Fremantle — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9.8/10

December averages 22°C (72°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Fremantle (3rd of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.9/10.

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 light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Fremantle, Australia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Fremantle are November, October, December, March, April, January. November is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.9/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Fremantle year-round?
Fremantle has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 16°C in August to 24°C in February, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 9.9 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Fremantle?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Fremantle are July (6.5/10), June (6.6/10), August (7.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Fremantle?
July is the wettest month in Fremantle, averaging about 104 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Fremantle?
January sees the most sun in Fremantle, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Fremantle a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Fremantle is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (November, October, December, March, April, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Fremantle calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Fremantle: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural 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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