AI-generatedPort Hedland at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Mar · 37°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 30.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,270 h
- Rain a year
- 319 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Port Hedland
Port Hedland has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while June is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 3,270 hours of sunshine a year, Port Hedland is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 10.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Port Hedland
The best time to visit Port Hedland is from May to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go all year round. From September to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is February with 80 mm of precipitation.
Port Hedland through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Port Hedland in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 33–37 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Port Hedland in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 37 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Port Hedland in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 32–37 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Port Hedland in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Sep – Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
05:3518:07
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 05:22–06:05 · evening 17:38–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:13–05:22 · evening 18:21–18:29
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 Port Hedland compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 35° at the start of the month to 36° at the end. The sea warms from 25° to 27°. The days get 0.5 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 36° |
| Night-time low | 18° | 21° |
| Sea | 25° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 12.8 h |
What is the weather like in Port Hedland in October?
In October, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.3 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. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 32 min05:35 – 18:07
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 6 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %26 %
- 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
Compare two months in Port Hedland
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Port Hedland: score 94 against 74. In May, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 94better |
| Daytime high | 36° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 17° |
| Sea | 26.3° | 26.3° |
| Sunshine | 10.3 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 1 mmbetter | 23 mm |
| Muggy days | 6 | 4better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Port Hedland month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January37° · Sea 30° · 9.0 h
In January, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 64 mm. On about 30 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 Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in January67February37° · Sea 30° · 8.5 h
In February, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. On about 27 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 Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in February64March37° · Sea 31° · 8.3 h
In March, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 70 mm. On about 30 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 Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in March74April36° · Sea 29° · 8.4 h
In April, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in April94May32° · Sea 26° · 8.0 h
In May, Port Hedland is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in May93June28° · Sea 24° · 7.4 h
In June, Port Hedland is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in June90July28° · Sea 22° · 8.0 h
In July, Port Hedland is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in July94August30° · Sea 22° · 9.1 h
In August, Port Hedland is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.1 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, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in August90September33° · Sea 24° · 9.8 h
In September, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in September74October36° · Sea 26° · 10.3 h
In October, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.3 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. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in October71November37° · Sea 28° · 10.7 h
In November, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.7 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. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in November71December37° · Sea 29° · 10.0 h
In December, Port Hedland is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 30 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 Port Hedland.
Port Hedland in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Port Hedland
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 6 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (13°), the warmest in January (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from October to April; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 151 days a year, mostly from December to March.
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 | 69 | 37° | 26° | 30.2° | 9.0 h | 6 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 67 | 37° | 26° | 30.4° | 8.5 h | 7 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 37° | 25° | 30.6° | 8.3 h | 6 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 36° | 22° | 29.4° | 8.4 h | 2 | 17 |
| MayMay | 94 | 32° | 17° | 26.3° | 8.0 h | 2 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 28° | 14° | 23.5° | 7.4 h | 2 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 90 | 28° | 13° | 22.1° | 8.0 h | 1 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 30° | 13° | 22.2° | 9.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 33° | 16° | 23.9° | 9.8 h | 0 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 36° | 20° | 26.3° | 10.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 37° | 22° | 28.0° | 10.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 37° | 25° | 29.3° | 10.0 h | 3 | 26 |
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 Port Hedland
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 25.5 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Port Hedland ranges from 22.1 °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 29.6 and 31.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 30.2° | 29.1° | 31.1° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 30.4° | 29.8° | 31.1° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 30.6° | 29.6° | 31.6° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.4° | 28.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 26.3° | 25.0° | 27.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 23.5° | 22.4° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 22.1° | 21.0° | 23.6° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 22.2° | 21.4° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 23.9° | 23.1° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 26.3° | 25.5° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.0° | 26.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.3° | 28.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Port Hedland
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 10.3 of 12.5 hours of daylight in Port Hedland, 82 % 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 Port Hedland: 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 Port Hedland: 1 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Port Hedland
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 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 and clouds in Port Hedland
How breezy and how cloudy Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland typically peaks at 25 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 Port Hedland: mostly clear, with about 10.3 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 and humidity in Port Hedland
How often the day gets hot in Port Hedland (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, Port Hedland has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Port Hedland
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Port Hedland 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.
Port Hedland has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 94
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 93
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 37 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days 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 17 h 5 min
- Distance
- 13,760 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
Port Hedland 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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Port Hedland vs Karratha
In October Karratha has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs 74). During the day Karratha is 5 °C cooler than Port Hedland. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Port Hedland | Karratha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 74 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 31° |
| Sea | 26° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | May – Sep | All year |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Port Hedland ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Karratha31°26°100
- 2Kalgoorlie27°100
- 3Broken Hill26°100
- 4Exmouth30°24°99
- 5Perth24°19°97
- 6Adelaide22°16°94
- 7Hahndorf21°92
- 8Carnarvon27°21°91
- 14Port HedlandThis page36°26°74
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Frequently asked questions about Port Hedland
When is the best time to visit Port Hedland?
The best time to visit Port Hedland is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Port Hedland?
The sea temperature in Port Hedland ranges from 22.1 °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 Port Hedland in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Port Hedland?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 25 °C. June is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Port Hedland?
The wettest month is February with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is October with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Hedland get?
Port Hedland gets around 3,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 10.7 hours a day; in June there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Port Hedland in?
Port Hedland is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Port Hedland?
A nonstop flight from London to Port Hedland takes about 17 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,760 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Port Hedland?
Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland?
Port Hedland has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 94, summer holidays 93, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 70.