Climate Insights for Karratha

City of Karratha, Western Australia, Australia

Hottest
March
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
July
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
February
63 mm rain2.5 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

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

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 28°FebMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 28°MarMax: 33°Average: 30°Min: 28°AprMax: 31°Average: 29°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 22°JunMax: 24°Average: 22°Min: 19°JulMax: 24°Average: 21°Min: 18°AugMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°SepMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 21°OctMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 31°Average: 28°Min: 25°DecMax: 32°Average: 30°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 86°FMin: 82°FFebMax: 90°FAverage: 86°FMin: 82°FMarMax: 91°FAverage: 87°FMin: 83°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 84°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FJunMax: 76°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 69°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 85°FMin: 81°F
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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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 54mmFebPrecipitation: 63mmMarPrecipitation: 60mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 45mmJunPrecipitation: 26mmJulPrecipitation: 5mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSepPrecipitation: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 18mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.1inFebPrecipitation: 2.5inMarPrecipitation: 2.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 0inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 19km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 21km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 12mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 13mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

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

Jan30°86°F
Feb30°86°F
Mar30°87°F
Apr29°84°F
May25°77°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul21°69°F
Aug22°71°F
Sep24°76°F
Oct27°80°F
Nov28°82°F
Dec30°85°F

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
28 °C82 °F
32 °C90 °F
21 km/h13 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
28 °C82 °F
32 °C90 °F
19 km/h12 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
28 °C83 °F
33 °C91 °F
18 km/h11 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
31 °C89 °F
17 km/h11 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
22 °C71 °F
28 °C82 °F
18 km/h11 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
24 °C76 °F
19 km/h12 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
24 °C75 °F
17 km/h11 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C65 °F
25 °C77 °F
17 km/h11 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C70 °F
27 °C81 °F
19 km/h12 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
30 °C85 °F
21 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
31 °C87 °F
21 km/h13 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C81 °F
32 °C90 °F
21 km/h13 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in