Climate Insights for Shark Bay Airport

The climate in Shark Bay Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 147mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 34mm of rainfall. Shark Bay Airport 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, January, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Shark Bay Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Shark Bay Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 147mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 34mm of rainfall. March and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 2mm. That's 32mm 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.

Shark Bay Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/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 38km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 25km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 26km/h in winter, 35km/h in spring, 37km/h in summer, 30km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Shark Bay Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Shark Bay Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Shark Bay Airport is during April, May, June, July, August, 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 12mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shark Bay Airport 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.