Margaret River Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Margaret River's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 27.4 degrees. That gives Margaret River an annual average daytime high of 21.1 degrees, 6.4 degrees cooler than the Western Australia mean.
Daytime highs peak at 27.4 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 10.6 degrees in September. That is a 16.8 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 13.5 degrees across the year, 4.2 degrees colder than the Western Australia average of 17.7.
Annual rainfall totals 867mm across 118 rain days, 55 percent wetter than the Western Australia average. The wettest month is August at 245mm, and February is the driest at 3mm.
This region follows a Mediterranean-style pattern: wet winters, dry summers.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, March comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. August sits at the other end at 1.8.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to March if you're picking the best time to visit Margaret River.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 6.8/10 - Ranked #71 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, WA avg 6.0)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 25.7 | 15.8 | 30 | 9.6 |
| Autumn | 23.6 | 14.4 | 150 | 8.9 |
| Winter | 16.4 | 11.9 | 554 | 2.4 |
| Spring | 18.6 | 11.8 | 133 | 6.5 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Margaret River.
26.4°C, 9mm rain February
27.4°C, 3mm rain March
25.2°C, 5mm rain April
24.4°C, 5mm rain May
21.3°C, 140mm rain June
17.1°C, 110mm rain July
16.0°C, 199mm rain August
16.1°C, 245mm rain September
16.9°C, 40mm rain October
18.7°C, 58mm rain November
20.3°C, 35mm rain December
23.2°C, 19mm rain
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