Weather
Sun-drenched days, warm waters and endless blue skies await along Australia’s Coral Coast
Western Australia's Coral Coast enjoys a warm climate all year round. Covering approximately 1,270 kilometres of coastline, from Cervantes to Exmouth, the region experiences a Mediterranean climate in the south and a subtropical climate in the north.
Average seasonal temperatures for Western Australia's Coral Coast are:
| Dec - Feb | Mar - May | Jun - Aug | Sep - Nov | |
| Cervantes & Jurien Bay | 30 | 26 | 20 | 23 |
| Geraldton & Dongara | 32 | 28 | 20 | 25 |
| Kalbarri | 33 | 29 | 22 | 26 |
| Denham (Shark Bay) | 31 | 29 | 23 | 26 |
| Carnarvon | 31 | 29 | 23 | 26 |
| Coral Bay & Exmouth | 37 | 33 | 25 | 32 |
Please note all temperatures are in degrees celsius.
The sun can be fierce at times, and sun protection is required all year. It is not uncommon for the Coral Coast to be affected by cyclones during the summer period. For more information, contact the Bureau of Meteorology on 1300 659 210 or visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for more detailed information about the weather and climate of Western Australia's Coral Coast.
Weather conditions determine the best time to visit some parts of the region. These are:
- Abrolhos Islands - March to October
- Dirk Hartog Island – March to September
- Kalbarri inland gorges – March to October
- Ningaloo Reef – March to October
- Mackerel Islands – April to September
Weather-Driven Experiences
Australia’s Coral Coast offers weather-perfect experiences year-round, from sun-soaked reef adventures to mild winter hikes, every season brings unforgettable outdoor activities. Check out our Nature's Calendar for our wildlife experiences and when is best to plan your wildlife encounter.
| Best Time | Best spots | |
| Eating Rock Lobster | Year-round | Cervantes, Geraldton, Kalbarri |
| Stargazing | Year-round | Astrotourism towns, National Parks, Lake Theirs, Yarra Yarra Lakes, Kalbarri and Carnarvon |
| Surfing | March - October | Dongara, Port Denison, Kalbarri, Geraldton, Red Bluff, Exmouth |
| Wildflowers | July - October | National Parks: Nambung, Lesuer, Coalseam, Kalbarri, Shark Bay and Cape Range Towns: Mullea, Coorow, Three Springs, Chapman Valley, Kalbarri |
| Windsurfing | October - April | Leeman, Dongara, Denham, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Exmouth |
| Beach Fishing | Year-round | Cervantes, Jurien Bay, Port Denison, Kalbarri, Shark Bay, Carnarvon, Exmouth |
| Deep Sea Fishing | January - September | Abrolhos Islands, Kalbarri, Carnarvon, Coral Bay, Exmouth |
