AI-generatedYork, Western Australia at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jan · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,110 h
- Rain a year
- 327 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 179 m
Climate in York, Western Australia
York, Western Australia has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while July is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year, York, Western Australia is very sunny; December is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit York, Western Australia
The best time to visit York, Western Australia is from April to May and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. From January to February it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The wettest month is July with 56 mm of precipitation.
York, Western Australia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
York, Western Australia in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–29 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
York, Western Australia in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 33–35 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
York, Western Australia in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–31 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
York, Western Australia in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 17–19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Feb
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in York, Western Australia for you.
Your best months: May, September – October
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: April – May, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
05:3418:23
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 05:19–06:06 · evening 17:51–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:09–05:19 · evening 18:38–18:48
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 York, Western Australia compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 23° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 0.9 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 23° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.3 h |
What is the weather like in York, Western Australia in October?
In October, York, Western Australia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 49 min05:34 – 18:23
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in York, Western Australia
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 April bring similar holiday weather to York, Western Australia (score 100 and 96). In April, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 96 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 9.4 hbetter | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Rainfall | 19 mm | 21 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
York, Western Australia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January35° · 11.3 h
In January, York, Western Australia is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in January51February34° · 10.6 h
In February, York, Western Australia is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in February72March31° · 9.3 h
In March, York, Western Australia is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in March96April27° · 7.9 h
In April, York, Western Australia is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in April90May22° · 6.5 h
In May, York, Western Australia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in May82June19° · 5.7 h
In June, York, Western Australia is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in June79July17° · 5.7 h
In July, York, Western Australia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in July84August18° · 6.7 h
In August, York, Western Australia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in August92September21° · 7.4 h
In September, York, Western Australia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in September100October25° · 9.4 h
In October, York, Western Australia is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in October84November29° · 10.4 h
In November, York, Western Australia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in November59December33° · 11.4 h
In December, York, Western Australia is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in York, Western Australia.
York, Western Australia in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in York, Western Australia
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (4°), the warmest in February (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to September, so the room should be heated.
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 | 50 | 35° | 17° | 11.3 h | 2 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 34° | 17° | 10.6 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 31° | 15° | 9.3 h | 3 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 96 | 27° | 11° | 7.9 h | 3 | 21 |
| MayMay | 90 | 22° | 7° | 6.5 h | 5 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 19° | 5° | 5.7 h | 7 | 42 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 17° | 4° | 5.7 h | 9 | 56 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 18° | 4° | 6.7 h | 8 | 46 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 21° | 5° | 7.4 h | 5 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 25° | 8° | 9.4 h | 3 | 19 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 29° | 12° | 10.4 h | 3 | 13 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 33° | 14° | 11.4 h | 2 | 9 |
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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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in York, Western Australia
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 9.4 of 12.8 hours of daylight in York, Western Australia, 73 % 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
Rain in York, Western Australia: 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, York, Western Australia has about 3 rainy days with 19 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in York, Western Australia
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 30 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in York, Western Australia
How breezy and how cloudy York, Western Australia 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 York, Western Australia typically peaks at 21 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 37 % of the sky over York, Western Australia: mostly sunny, with about 9.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in York, Western Australia
How often the day gets hot in York, Western Australia (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, York, Western Australia has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 York, Western Australia
Weather for your travel dates
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York, Western Australia 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.
York, Western Australia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 18 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 55
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 18 h
- Distance
- 14,560 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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York vs Perth
In October the holiday weather in York and Perth is about equally good (score 100 vs 98). During the day Perth is 1 °C cooler than York. Perth gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | York | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 100 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 19° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 5 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Sep – Oct | Apr – May, Sep – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about York, Western Australia
When is the best time to visit York, Western Australia?
The best time to visit York, Western Australia is from April to May and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in York, Western Australia?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in York, Western Australia?
The wettest month is July with 56 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 9 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does York, Western Australia get?
York, Western Australia gets around 3,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 11.4 hours a day; in June there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is York, Western Australia in?
York, Western Australia is on UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to York, Western Australia?
A nonstop flight from London to York, Western Australia takes about 18 h, for a straight-line distance of about 14,560 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for York, Western Australia?
York, Western Australia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 88, summer holidays 82, October half-term 100, Christmas holidays 55.