AI-generatedExmouth at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Mar · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 28.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,340 h
- Rain a year
- 194 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Exmouth
Exmouth has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. March is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while July is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 3,340 hours of sunshine a year, Exmouth is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Exmouth
The best time to visit Exmouth is all year round. In January, February and March, though, the cyclone season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. From January to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is June with 41 mm of precipitation.
Exmouth through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Exmouth in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Exmouth in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 32–33 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Exmouth in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 29–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Exmouth in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–26 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
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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
Excellent
Best time to visit: all year
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
05:5218:26
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 05:38–06:22 · evening 17:56–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:29–05:38 · evening 18:40–18:49
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 Exmouth compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 29° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea warms from 23° to 24°. The days get 0.6 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | 23° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.9 h |
What is the weather like in Exmouth in October?
In October, Exmouth is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 34 min05:52 – 18:26
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %96 %
- 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
Compare two months in Exmouth
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Exmouth (score 99 and 100). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C warmer in November. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 21° |
| Sea | 23.7° | 24.6° |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h | 10.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 2 mm |
| Muggy days | 2better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Exmouth month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January33° · Sea 27° · 10.2 h
In January, Exmouth is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 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, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in January89February33° · Sea 28° · 9.8 h
In February, Exmouth is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in February86March34° · Sea 29° · 9.0 h
In March, Exmouth is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 28 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, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in March92April32° · Sea 28° · 8.2 h
In April, Exmouth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 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 Exmouth.
Exmouth in April96May29° · Sea 27° · 7.8 h
In May, Exmouth is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in May94June25° · Sea 25° · 7.2 h
In June, Exmouth is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in June92July25° · Sea 24° · 7.5 h
In July, Exmouth is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in July94August26° · Sea 23° · 8.5 h
In August, Exmouth is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in August96September28° · Sea 23° · 9.5 h
In September, Exmouth is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in September99October30° · Sea 24° · 10.4 h
In October, Exmouth is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in October100November30° · Sea 25° · 10.9 h
In November, Exmouth is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in November96December32° · Sea 26° · 10.7 h
In December, Exmouth is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.7 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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Exmouth.
Exmouth in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in March: 34°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Exmouth
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 (15+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (17°), the warmest in March (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from November to May; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 144 days a year, mostly 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 | 33° | 25° | 26.9° | 10.2 h | 2 | 16 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 33° | 26° | 27.9° | 9.8 h | 2 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 34° | 26° | 28.5° | 9.0 h | 2 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 92 | 32° | 24° | 28.0° | 8.2 h | 2 | 18 |
| MayMay | 96 | 29° | 21° | 26.6° | 7.8 h | 3 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 25° | 18° | 24.8° | 7.2 h | 4 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 25° | 17° | 23.5° | 7.5 h | 2 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 26° | 17° | 22.9° | 8.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 28° | 18° | 23.0° | 9.5 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 30° | 19° | 23.7° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 30° | 21° | 24.6° | 10.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 32° | 23° | 25.7° | 10.7 h | 1 | 6 |
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
21.93° S, 114.12° E · 19 m · Australia/Perth
Sea temperatureUp to 29° in March
Sea temperature in Exmouth
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.9 – 24.8 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Exmouth ranges from 22.9 °C in August to 28.5 °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 27.5 and 29.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.9° | 25.4° | 28.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.9° | 26.6° | 29.4° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.5° | 27.5° | 29.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.0° | 27.2° | 28.8° | warm |
| MayMay | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| JuneJun | 24.8° | 24.2° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 23.5° | 22.9° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 22.9° | 22.4° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.0° | 22.3° | 23.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.7° | 22.9° | 24.8° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 24.6° | 23.5° | 25.4° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 25.7° | 24.4° | 26.5° | pleasant |
Sunshine3,340 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Exmouth
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 10.4 of 12.6 hours of daylight in Exmouth, 83 % 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.
Rain194 mm a year, most in June
Rain in Exmouth: 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, it hardly ever rains in Exmouth: 1 mm in the whole month.
UV indexUp to 12 in January
UV index in Exmouth
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in January (UV 12).
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in January: 28 km/h
Wind and clouds in Exmouth
How breezy and how cloudy Exmouth 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 Exmouth typically peaks at 27 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 11 % of the sky over Exmouth: mostly clear, with about 10.4 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 & humidity171 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Exmouth
How often the day gets hot in Exmouth (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, Exmouth has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Exmouth
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Exmouth 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.
Exmouth has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 90).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 99
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 93
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 16 h 50 min
- Distance
- 13,590 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.
Good to know: Australia
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +61
- Emergency number
- 000
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Exmouth 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Exmouth vs Onslow
In October Exmouth has the better holiday weather (score 99 vs 88). During the day Onslow is 4 °C warmer than Exmouth. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Exmouth | Onslow |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 99 | 88 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 34° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | All year | Apr – Nov |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Exmouth ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Karratha31°26°100
- 2York25°100
- 3Kalgoorlie27°100
- 4ExmouthThis page30°24°99
- 5Perth24°19°97
- 6Carnarvon27°21°91
- 7Broome33°28°89
- 8Onslow34°24°88
Places nearby4 places within 499 km
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Frequently asked questions about Exmouth
When is the best time to visit Exmouth?
The best time to visit Exmouth is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Exmouth?
The sea temperature in Exmouth ranges from 22.9 °C in August to 28.5 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Exmouth in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Exmouth?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Exmouth?
The wettest month is June with 41 mm of precipitation. The driest month is October with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Exmouth get?
Exmouth gets around 3,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 10.9 hours a day; in June there are 7.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Exmouth in?
Exmouth is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Exmouth?
A nonstop flight from London to Exmouth takes about 16 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,590 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Exmouth?
Exmouth 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 Exmouth?
Exmouth has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 99) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 90). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 96, summer holidays 93, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 93.