Best time to visit Coral Bay

The best time to visit Coral Bay is from April to October when the days are warm and sunny with little or no rainfall.


Coral Bay weather

This region of Western Australia experiences a year-round subtropical climate with sunny, clear blue skies.

Summer, from December to February, is hot and windy with average high temperatures of 36°C (96°F), but often soaring beyond 40°C (104°F).

Winter, from June to August, sees an average high of 25°C (77°F), while spring and autumn average 32°C (89°F).

What is the best month to visit Coral Bay?
April through October are the best months to visit Coral Bay – the weather is pleasantly warm and sunny, with clear blue skies and little to no rain.

Which is the hottest month in Coral Bay?
The hottest time of year in Coral Bay is January, with an average high temperature of 38°C (100°F), with very high heat and humidity.

However, on the hottest days of the month, the temperature may climb above 40°C (104°F).

The hot season lasts from late-November through March, with an average daily high temperature above 34°C (93°F).

Which is the coldest month in Coral Bay?
The coldest month in Coral Bay is July, with an average high of 24°C (75°F) and a night-time low of 12°C (53°F).

The cool season lasts from late-May to mid-August, with an average daily high temperature below 26°C (78°F).

Which is the sunniest month in Coral Bay?
The sunniest month in Coral Bay is November with more than 12 hours of sunshine – that's around 94% of daylight hours.

October through December is the sunniest time of year.

When is the sea warmest in Coral Bay?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Coral Bay in March and April when the water temperature reaches 28°C (82°F), which is very pleasant for swimming and diving.

From late-January to early-May, the sea has an average temperature above 27°C (80°F).

The month in Coral Bay with the coldest water is September, with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F), which is still warm enough for swimming.

The time of year with cooler water lasts from mid-July to early-November, with an average temperature below 24°C (75°F).


Coral Bay – Temperature averages

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average high temperature (°C)
38 37 36 33 28 25 24 26 29 32 34 37
Average low temperature (°C)
23 24 23 20 16 14 12 13 14 16 19 21
Average daily sunshine (hrs)
11 10 10 9 8 8 9 10 11 12 12 12
Average daily daylight (hrs)
13 13 12 12 11 11 11 11 12 13 13 13
Comfort level – heat
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Average sea temperature (°C)
27 28 28 28 26 25 23 23 23 23 24 25

Weather station: Learmonth Airport, located 105km (65mi) by road, northeast of Coral Bay. This station is deemed sufficiently nearby to be relied upon as the primary source for historical climate records, although weather conditions in Coral Bay may vary slightly. Source: Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). Climate data collected during 1991 to 2020.


What is the humidity in Coral Bay?
Coral Bay experiences seasonal variation in humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 42% – 64% over the course of the year.

What do the humidity conditions feel like in Coral Bay?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.

Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.

The average annual dew point in Coral Bay is 14°C (57°F), and varies over the course of the year from comfortable at 9°C (48°F) to starting to feel humid at 20°C (68°F). 

The more humid time of year in Coral Bay is from early-December to early-May, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 18% of the time.

The month with the most muggy days in Coral Bay is February, with around 20 days that feel muggy or worse.

June through November is generally comfortable, with less than three days in any month that feel humid.


Coral Bay – Humidity and UV averages

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days)
16 20 17 9 5 2 1 0 0 1 3 8
Average dew point temperature (°C)
18 20 18 16 13 11 10 9 10 11 14 16
Average relative humidity (%)
51 58 55 54 58 64 63 54 48 42 43 46
UV Index (max)
11+ 11+ 11+ 9 7 6 6 8 10 11+ 11+ 11+

Which month has the most rain in Coral Bay?
May usually has the most rain with an average of 42mm (1.6in) with around four days in May with some rain.

There is no specific wet and dry season in Coral Bay: From mid-January to mid-July, there's a greater than 8% chance of a given day being a wet day, and usually with some monsoonal showers from January to April.

The drier season lasts from mid-July to mid-January. August to December is usually dry.

What are the windiest months in Coral Bay?
Mid-September through to January are the windiest months in Coral Bay, with November the windiest month of the year, with an average hourly wind speed of 25 kilometres per hour (15.5 mph; 13.5 knots).

February to early-September experiences less wind. The calmest month of the year in Coral Bay is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).

The predominant average hourly wind direction around Coral Bay is from the south throughout the year.

Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Coral Bay?
The risk of a tropical storm in Coral Bay is greatest between December and March, with the greatest possibility of a cyclone in February.


Coral Bay – Rainfall and wind averages

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average days of rainfall (≥1mm)
2 3 2 2 4 5 3 2 1 1 1 -
Average monthly rainfall (mm)
19 24 33 16 42 35 27 17 3 3 3 -
Average wind speed (km/h)
24 21 18 16 16 15 17 18 20 23 24 24

Holiday seasons

High season: April to October during the cool winter season; Low season: November to March.


Coral Bay weather by month


Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.


Latest update: Best time to visit Coral Bay, WA: 12 July, 2024


Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.



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