Climate Insights for Broome

The climate in Broome is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 582mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 259mm of rainfall. Broome is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, November, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Broome sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Broome is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 582mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 259mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 259mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Broome is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Broome, which began on March 20, 2026. Broome is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in April at around 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Broome is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Broome based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.