AI-generatedBroome at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Nov · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 30.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,090 h
- Rain a year
- 534 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Broome
Broome has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year, Broome is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – November
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:2217:51
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:09–05:51 · evening 17:22–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:00–05:09 · evening 18:04–18:13
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Broome in October?
In October, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 29 min05:22 – 17:51
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 21 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Australia/Perth
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %66 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Broome
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.1 – 28.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Broome ranges from 23.8 °C in July to 30.6 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 31.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30.3° | 29.6° | 31.2° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 30.3° | 29.4° | 31.0° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 30.6° | 29.5° | 31.4° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.0° | 28.9° | 30.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 27.5° | 26.4° | 28.7° | warm |
| JuneJun | 25.1° | 24.1° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.8° | 22.9° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 23.9° | 22.7° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 25.5° | 24.7° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 27.7° | 27.1° | 28.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.4° | 28.6° | 30.1° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 30.3° | 29.5° | 30.9° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Broome
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.8 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Broome, 78 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Broome
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Broome: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Broome has about one rainy day with 6 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Broome
How breezy and how cloudy Broome is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Broome typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: May – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 21 % of the sky over Broome: mostly sunny, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Broome
How often the day gets hot in Broome (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Broome has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Broome
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (17°), the warmest in December (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from September to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 222 days a year, mostly from September to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 32° | 27° | 30.3° | 7.2 h | 13 | 168 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 32° | 27° | 30.3° | 6.7 h | 12 | 120 |
| MarchMar | 75 | 33° | 27° | 30.6° | 7.4 h | 11 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 84 | 34° | 25° | 30.0° | 8.4 h | 2 | 18 |
| MayMay | 95 | 31° | 21° | 27.5° | 8.2 h | 2 | 18 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 29° | 19° | 25.1° | 8.1 h | 1 | 11 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 29° | 17° | 23.8° | 8.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 19° | 23.9° | 9.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 32° | 21° | 25.5° | 9.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 33° | 24° | 27.7° | 9.8 h | 1 | 6 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 34° | 26° | 29.4° | 10.0 h | 4 | 18 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 34° | 27° | 30.3° | 8.4 h | 9 | 78 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
17.96° S, 122.24° E · 12 m · Australia/Perth
Best time to visit Broome
The best time to visit Broome is from May to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from March to December. From March to April and from October to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from January to February; the wettest month is January with 168 mm.
Broome through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Broome in the dry season
Mar – Dec
Excellent
- 29–34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Broome in the rainy season
Jan – Feb
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Broome for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Broome
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Broome: score 100 against 88. In August, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour less a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 88 | 100better |
| Day high | 33° | 30° |
| Night low | 24° | 19° |
| Sea | 27.7° | 23.9° |
| Sunshine | 9.8 hbetter | 9.2 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 25 | 3better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Mar – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Apr, Oct – Dec
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jan – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Broome month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January32° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In January, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 168 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in January75February32° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In February, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 120 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in February75March33° · Sea 31° · 7 h
In March, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 89 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in March84April34° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In April, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in April95May31° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In May, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in May97June29° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In June, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in June98July29° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In July, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in July100August30° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In August, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in August96September32° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In September, Broome is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in September88October33° · Sea 28° · 10 h
In October, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in October85November34° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In November, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Broome.
Broome in November78December34° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In December, Broome is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Broome.
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Broome vs. Labuan Bajo
In October the holiday weather in Broome and Labuan Bajo is about equally good (score 88 vs. 86). During the day Labuan Bajo is 4 °C cooler than Broome. The sea in Labuan Bajo is 1 °C warmer. Labuan Bajo gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Broome | Labuan Bajo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 88 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 29° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Nov | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Broome ranks 9 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4Adelaide20°16°94
- 5Toowoomba25°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7Sunshine Coast25°23°89
- 8Brisbane25°89
- 9BroomeThis page33°28°88
Planning a trip to Broome
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Broome in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Broome has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 77).
- 81
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 99
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 17 h 10 min
- Distance
- 13,800 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Broome lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Broome
When is the best time to visit Broome?
The best time to visit Broome is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Broome?
The sea temperature in Broome ranges from 23.8 °C in July to 30.6 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Broome in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Broome?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Broome?
Rain is most frequent from January to February; the wettest month is January with 168 mm. The driest month is September with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Broome get?
Broome gets around 3,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 10.0 hours a day; in February there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Broome in?
Broome uses the time zone Australia/Perth, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Broome?
A nonstop flight from London to Broome takes about 17 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,800 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Broome?
Broome lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Broome?
Broome has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 77). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 81, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 99, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 77.
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