Climate Insights for Kalgoorlie
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Great Western Woodlands, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Kalgoorlie is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 225 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 33 mm of rainfall. Kalgoorlie 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Kalgoorlie is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 8.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Kalgoorlie 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kalgoorlie vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kalgoorlie vary considerably across the year, with a 50°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kalgoorlie is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 225 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. June and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 9 mm. That's 24 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kalgoorlie is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. June and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.4 in. That's 0.9 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Kalgoorlie 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 January, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 16km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Kalgoorlie 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 January, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9mph, 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 10mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kalgoorlie is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 18 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Kalgoorlie is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 43°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 Kalgoorlie 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 Kalgoorlie 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.