Climate Insights for Karratha
City of Karratha, Western Australia, Australia
Climate Overview
The climate in Karratha is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 298 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Karratha 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: March, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Karratha is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 11.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Karratha 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: March, December, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.
Temperature
Karratha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 33°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Karratha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 91°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 87°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Karratha is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 298 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0 mm. That's 63 mm less than February, 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.Karratha 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 February, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0 in. That's 2.5 in less than February, 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
Karratha is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 17km/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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Karratha is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Karratha is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 18 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Karratha is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 91°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 Karratha 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 Karratha 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.