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Weipa Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Weipa is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Weipa remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in November to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, July.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 21°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Weipa is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1538 mm. The climate in Weipa shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in January, with an average of 400 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 2.4 mm of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Weipa Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Weipa serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in October with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Weipa

Mon   Jan 13
33°C | 27°C
W 3 m/s
0.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Tue   Jan 14
33°C | 26°C
W 4 m/s
2.6 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Wed   Jan 15
33°C | 27°C
W 3 m/s
4.3 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Weipa in Australia

Weipa has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 34°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Weipa?
    Rainy season in Weipa occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Weipa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Weipa?
    November has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Weipa?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Weipa?
    January tops the wettest month list with 400 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Weipa?
    July is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Weipa?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 306 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.