Climate Insights for Busselton

City of Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Hottest
January
26°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
August
11°C low51°F low
Wettest
July
137 mm rain5.4 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Busselton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 658 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 137 mm of rainfall. Busselton 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Busselton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 25.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 5.4 in of rainfall. Busselton 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°AprMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 14°MayMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°JulMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 11°SepMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°NovMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°DecMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 15°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 52°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°F
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Busselton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 26°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Busselton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 78°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmMarPrecipitation: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 31mmMayPrecipitation: 73mmJunPrecipitation: 112mmJulPrecipitation: 137mmAugPrecipitation: 116mmSepPrecipitation: 57mmOctPrecipitation: 43mmNovPrecipitation: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 8mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.2inMayPrecipitation: 2.9inJunPrecipitation: 4.4inJulPrecipitation: 5.4inAugPrecipitation: 4.6inSepPrecipitation: 2.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Busselton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 658 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 137 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 8 mm. That's 129 mm less than July, 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.Busselton is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 25.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.3 in. That's 5.1 in less than July, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 18km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 18km/hJulWind Speed: 20km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 11mphJulWind Speed: 13mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 10mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Busselton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Busselton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr18°64°F
May16°60°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul13°56°F
Aug13°56°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov17°63°F
Dec20°67°F

The best time to visit Busselton is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Busselton is during January, February, March, April, May, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 51°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C62 °F
26 °C78 °F
19 km/h12 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
18 km/h11 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
17 km/h10 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C58 °F
21 °C70 °F
16 km/h10 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
19 °C66 °F
16 km/h10 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
17 °C62 °F
18 km/h11 mph
112 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
11 °C52 °F
16 °C60 °F
20 km/h13 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
16 °C60 °F
19 km/h11 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C52 °F
17 °C62 °F
17 km/h11 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
18 °C65 °F
17 km/h10 mph
43 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
17 km/h11 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
24 °C76 °F
18 km/h11 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in