Weipa 2024 Climate Summary
Weipa's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 20.4°C up to 36.9°C, with a notable -0.4°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Rainfall patterns show Mar as the wettest month with 488mm, while Aug receives just 1mm. Annual rainfall totals 1789mm, spread across an average of 160 rain days.
Compared to the Queensland average, Weipa is 5.5°C warmer. Its annual rainfall of 1789mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Weipa. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Weipa's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Weipa's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Weipa reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 32.6°C, while the average minimum is 23.6°C. This 9.0°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Weipa showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1789mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9 | 25.4 | 436 | 30 | 16.9 | 70% |
| February | 30.5 | 25.4 | 336 | 28 | 18.8 | 73% |
| March | 31.2 | 24.9 | 488 | 30 | 16.1 | 70% |
| April | 31.6 | 24.4 | 213 | 20 | 16.4 | 63% |
| May | 31.5 | 23.6 | 2 | 0 | 15.1 | 51% |
| June | 31.2 | 20.9 | 3 | 0 | 16.1 | 44% |
| July | 30.9 | 20.4 | 1 | 0 | 16.6 | 37% |
| August | 33.2 | 21.3 | 1 | 0 | 19.0 | 35% |
| September | 34.0 | 22.7 | 10 | 4 | 19.8 | 36% |
| October | 36.3 | 23.7 | 19 | 6 | 24.5 | 32% |
| November | 36.9 | 24.8 | 59 | 16 | 23.7 | 34% |
| December | 32.7 | 25.1 | 220 | 26 | 20.9 | 60% |