AI-generatedMargaret River at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Feb · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,630 h
- Rain a year
- 619 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 98 m
Climate in Margaret River
Margaret River has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while August is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, Margaret River is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Margaret River
The best time to visit Margaret River is from October to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 117 mm.
Margaret River through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Margaret River in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 17–22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Margaret River in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–27 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Margaret River in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 20–26 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Margaret River in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–18 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
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
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 19°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
05:3918:32
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 05:23–06:12 · evening 17:58–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:23 · evening 18:47–18:57
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 Margaret River compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.0 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.4 h |
What is the weather like in Margaret River in October?
In October, Margaret River is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 53 min05:39 – 18:32
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 55 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Margaret River
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Margaret River: score 100 against 88. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. January has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 100better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 10.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 38 mm | 12 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Margaret River month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January26° · 10.7 h
In January, Margaret River is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in January100February27° · 9.6 h
In February, Margaret River is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in February96March26° · 7.9 h
In March, Margaret River is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in March89April23° · 6.5 h
In April, Margaret River is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in April77May20° · 5.3 h
In May, Margaret River is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in May67June18° · 4.6 h
In June, Margaret River is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in June63July17° · 4.7 h
In July, Margaret River is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in July68August17° · 5.4 h
In August, Margaret River is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in August74September17° · 5.8 h
In September, Margaret River is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in September88October19° · 7.3 h
In October, Margaret River is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in October97November22° · 8.8 h
In November, Margaret River is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in November100December24° · 9.9 h
In December, Margaret River is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Margaret River.
Margaret River in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in February: 27°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Margaret River
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 (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 100 | 26° | 16° | 10.7 h | 2 | 12 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 27° | 16° | 9.6 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 26° | 16° | 7.9 h | 3 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 23° | 15° | 6.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| MayMay | 77 | 20° | 13° | 5.3 h | 9 | 74 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 18° | 11° | 4.6 h | 12 | 100 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 17° | 10° | 4.7 h | 15 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 17° | 10° | 5.4 h | 13 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 17° | 10° | 5.8 h | 11 | 71 |
| OctoberOct | 88 | 19° | 11° | 7.3 h | 7 | 38 |
| NovemberNov | 97 | 22° | 13° | 8.8 h | 5 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 100 | 24° | 14° | 9.9 h | 3 | 12 |
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
33.96° S, 115.08° E · 98 m · Australia/Perth
Sunshine2,630 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Margaret River
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 7.3 of 12.9 hours of daylight in Margaret River, 57 % 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.
Rain619 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Margaret River: 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, Margaret River has about 7 rainy days with 38 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 11 in December
UV index in Margaret River
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 & cloudsWindiest in July: 22 km/h
Wind and clouds in Margaret River
How breezy and how cloudy Margaret River 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 Margaret River typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 55 % of the sky over Margaret River: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 & humidity16 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Margaret River
How often the day gets hot in Margaret River (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, Margaret River has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °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 Margaret River
Weather for your travel dates
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Margaret River 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.
Margaret River has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 66).
- 91
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 88
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 10.3 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
- 14,600 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.
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Margaret River vs Busselton
In October the holiday weather in Margaret River and Busselton is about equally good (score 88 vs 92). During the day Busselton is 1 °C warmer than Margaret River. Busselton gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Margaret River | Busselton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 88 | 92 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 20° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, Margaret River ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Margaret River
When is the best time to visit Margaret River?
The best time to visit Margaret River is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Margaret River?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 16 °C. August is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Margaret River?
Rain is frequent from June to August; the wettest month is July with 117 mm. The driest month is January with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Margaret River get?
Margaret River gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.7 hours a day; in June there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Margaret River in?
Margaret River is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Margaret River?
A nonstop flight from London to Margaret River takes about 18 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 14,600 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Margaret River?
Margaret River has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 91, May half-term 75, summer holidays 66, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 100.