AI-generatedBusselton at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 21.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,780 h
- Rain a year
- 625 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Busselton
Busselton has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Busselton is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Busselton
The best time to visit Busselton is from December to March. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to January. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 124 mm.
Busselton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Busselton in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Busselton in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Busselton in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 21–27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Busselton in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:3818:30
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:23–06:11 · evening 17:57–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:23 · evening 18:46–18:56
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.
October in Busselton compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 19° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The sea warms from 17° to 18°. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 17° | 18° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Busselton in October?
In October, Busselton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Busselton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 52 min05:38 – 18:30
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %17 %
- Seaweight 25 %10 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %85 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Busselton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Busselton: score 91 against 41. In February, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in February. February has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 17° |
| Sea | 17.7° | 21.5° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 10.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 34 mm | 11 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Busselton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January28° · Sea 21° · 10.9 h
In January, Busselton is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in January91February28° · Sea 22° · 10.1 h
In February, Busselton is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in February89March27° · Sea 22° · 8.4 h
In March, Busselton is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in March73April24° · Sea 21° · 6.9 h
In April, Busselton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in April44May21° · Sea 20° · 5.7 h
In May, Busselton is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 78 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in May22June18° · Sea 19° · 4.9 h
In June, Busselton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in June15July18° · Sea 18° · 4.9 h
In July, Busselton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in July18August18° · Sea 17° · 5.9 h
In August, Busselton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in August22September18° · Sea 17° · 6.2 h
In September, Busselton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in September41October20° · Sea 18° · 7.8 h
In October, Busselton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in October71November23° · Sea 19° · 9.5 h
In November, Busselton is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in November86December26° · Sea 20° · 10.3 h
In December, Busselton is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Busselton.
Busselton in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Busselton
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in August (10°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December 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 | 90 | 28° | 17° | 21.1° | 10.9 h | 1 | 11 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 28° | 17° | 21.5° | 10.1 h | 1 | 11 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 27° | 17° | 21.5° | 8.4 h | 3 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 73 | 24° | 15° | 20.8° | 6.9 h | 5 | 31 |
| MayMay | 44 | 21° | 13° | 20.1° | 5.7 h | 9 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 22 | 18° | 12° | 19.1° | 4.9 h | 12 | 111 |
| JulyJul | 15 | 18° | 11° | 18.0° | 4.9 h | 15 | 124 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 18° | 10° | 17.2° | 5.9 h | 12 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 18° | 10° | 17.0° | 6.2 h | 10 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 20° | 11° | 17.7° | 7.8 h | 6 | 34 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 23° | 13° | 19.0° | 9.5 h | 4 | 24 |
| DecemberDec | 86 | 26° | 15° | 20.2° | 10.3 h | 2 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature in Busselton
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 16.8 – 18.5 °C
Swimming season: Dec – May
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Busselton ranges from 17.0 °C in September to 21.5 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to May.
From June to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 20.2 and 22.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21.1° | 20.3° | 22.2° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 21.5° | 20.2° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 21.5° | 20.6° | 22.3° | refreshing |
| AprilApr | 20.8° | 20.0° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| MayMay | 20.1° | 19.1° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 19.1° | 18.0° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 18.0° | 17.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.2° | 16.1° | 18.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.0° | 15.9° | 17.9° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 17.7° | 16.8° | 18.5° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 19.0° | 18.3° | 19.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 20.2° | 19.2° | 21.1° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Busselton
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 7.8 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Busselton, 60 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Busselton: 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, Busselton has about 6 rainy days with 34 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Busselton
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Busselton
How breezy and how cloudy Busselton 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 Busselton typically peaks at 24 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Busselton: variable cloud, with about 7.8 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 Busselton
How often the day gets hot in Busselton (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, Busselton has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 20 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
Planning a trip to Busselton
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Busselton 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.
Busselton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h 5 min
- Distance
- 14,590 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.
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Busselton vs Bunbury
In October Bunbury has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 41). During the day Bunbury is 1 °C warmer than Busselton. The sea is about equally warm. Bunbury gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Busselton | Bunbury |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Sea | 18° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Apr |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Busselton ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Broken Hill26°100
- 4Exmouth30°24°99
- 5Perth24°19°97
- 6Adelaide22°16°94
- 7Hahndorf21°92
- 8Carnarvon27°21°91
- 27BusseltonThis page20°18°41
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Frequently asked questions about Busselton
When is the best time to visit Busselton?
The best time to visit Busselton is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Busselton?
The sea temperature in Busselton ranges from 17.0 °C in September to 21.5 °C in February. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from December to May.
Can you swim in Busselton in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 17.7 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from December to May.
What is the warmest month in Busselton?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Busselton?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 124 mm. The driest month is December with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Busselton get?
Busselton gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.9 hours a day; in June there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Busselton in?
Busselton is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Busselton?
A nonstop flight from London to Busselton takes about 18 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 14,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Busselton?
Busselton has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 40, summer holidays 17, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 88.