Margaret River 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Margaret River's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 10.6°C up to 27.4°C, with a notable 9.3°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Rainfall patterns show Aug as the wettest month with 245mm, while Feb receives just 3mm. Annual rainfall totals 867mm, spread across an average of 118 rain days.
Compared to the Western Australia average, Margaret River is 6.4°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 867mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Margaret River. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Margaret River'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 Margaret River's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Margaret River reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 21.1°C, while the average minimum is 13.5°C. This 7.6°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Margaret River showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 867mm, 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 | 26.4 | 16.4 | 9 | 2 | 29.0 | 43% |
| February | 27.4 | 17.0 | 3 | 1 | 25.4 | 38% |
| March | 25.2 | 15.1 | 5 | 1 | 20.9 | 43% |
| April | 24.4 | 13.8 | 5 | 1 | 16.9 | 35% |
| May | 21.3 | 14.4 | 140 | 14 | 10.4 | 52% |
| June | 17.1 | 11.7 | 110 | 17 | 8.5 | 60% |
| July | 16.0 | 11.5 | 199 | 19 | 8.8 | 59% |
| August | 16.1 | 12.6 | 245 | 28 | 10.8 | 63% |
| September | 16.9 | 10.6 | 40 | 10 | 16.6 | 61% |
| October | 18.7 | 12.1 | 58 | 12 | 20.6 | 60% |
| November | 20.3 | 12.6 | 35 | 7 | 24.2 | 51% |
| December | 23.2 | 14.1 | 19 | 6 | 28.6 | 50% |