Climate Insights for Geraldton

City of Greater Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia

Hottest
February
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
August
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
June
67 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Geraldton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 297 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Geraldton 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Geraldton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 11.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Geraldton 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°FebMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°MarMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°AprMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 20°MayMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°JunMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°JulMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°AugMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 15°OctMax: 21°Average: 19°Min: 16°NovMax: 23°Average: 21°Min: 19°DecMax: 26°Average: 23°Min: 21°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 66°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 66°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 63°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 69°FMin: 65°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°F
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Geraldton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 27°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Geraldton sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 57°F to 81°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 61°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 14mmMayPrecipitation: 26mmJunPrecipitation: 67mmJulPrecipitation: 66mmAugPrecipitation: 51mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmOctPrecipitation: 13mmNovPrecipitation: 9mmDecPrecipitation: 3mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.5inMayPrecipitation: 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.6inJulPrecipitation: 2.6inAugPrecipitation: 2inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Geraldton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 297 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 3 mm. That's 64 mm less than June, 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.Geraldton is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 in less than June, 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/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 26km/hFebWind Speed: 24km/hMarWind Speed: 22km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 21km/hOctWind Speed: 23km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 26km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16mphFebWind Speed: 15mphMarWind Speed: 14mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 13mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 15mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Geraldton is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 25km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Geraldton is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 16mph in summer, 13mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°76°F
Mar24°75°F
Apr22°72°F
May20°68°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul16°62°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct19°65°F
Nov21°69°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Geraldton is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Geraldton is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. 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 Geraldton 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 Geraldton 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
22 °C71 °F
27 °C80 °F
26 km/h16 mph
9 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
24 km/h15 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
22 km/h14 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C67 °F
25 °C77 °F
20 km/h13 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
23 °C73 °F
19 km/h12 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
20 °C68 °F
19 km/h12 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
19 °C66 °F
19 km/h12 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
19 °C66 °F
20 km/h13 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
20 °C68 °F
21 km/h13 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C62 °F
21 °C70 °F
23 km/h15 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C65 °F
23 °C74 °F
25 km/h16 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
21 °C69 °F
26 °C78 °F
26 km/h16 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in