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St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Geraldton
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Geraldton
Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Geraldton
Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Geraldton
Geraldton railway station
Geraldton railway station
Town Beach, Geraldton
Town Beach, Geraldton
Western Australia, Australia

Geraldton

Geraldton is a town in Western Australia, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 32,717 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeOct–Dec
Population32,717
Local time21:29
28.78° S, 114.61° EElevation 15 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
Postal codes6530–6531
The year in Geraldtonweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month16mm
Sea this month20°
Best timeOct–Dec

Best: Oct–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Geraldton at a glance

Best time to visitOct–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in February

Coolest month12°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

89 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

4 mm of rain

Warmest sea24°C

March

Monuments nearby3+

within 1.3 km

Weather in Geraldton

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Showers · wind 15 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct18°15°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct22°16°5.5 mm
Wed28 Oct24°18°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct21°19°
Fri30 Oct20°18°
Sat31 Oct21°19°1.1 mm
Sun1 Nov22°18°
Mon2 Nov21°17°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov21°18°
Wed4 Nov21°17°

When to go to Geraldton

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score867579918979788190969594
High28°29°28°26°23°20°19°19°20°22°25°26°
Low21°22°21°18°16°14°12°12°14°15°18°19°
Rain (mm)5101422709989613116104
Wet days033259984220
Sea23°23°24°23°22°21°21°20°19°20°21°22°

What's on in Geraldton

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Geraldton

All monuments

More museums: Western Australia Museum - Geraldton

Outdoors around Geraldton

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Seafarers Drop-off & Pick-up AreaViewpoints
1.2 km
Geraldton Golf ClubGolf courses
2 km
Separation Point LookoutViewpoints
2.1 km
Belair Gardens Caravan ParkCamp sites
3 km
Spalding Park Golf ClubGolf courses
5.8 km
Drummonds Cove Holiday ParkCamp sites
14 km

Nature around Geraldton

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Geraldton

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Geraldton

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Tsunamis · Geraldton

Tsunami archive

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Australia
Quaternary · 1

Universities and research institutes

SKA Telescope, AustraliaResearch institute

Towns and villages around Geraldton

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Geraldton from above

Postal codes

6530–6531

Getting to Geraldton

Geraldton AirportGET
9.2 km
Old Geraldton railway stationRailway station
1 km
GrantsRailway station
16 km
BringoRailway station
22 km

Places near Geraldton

Places with a climate like Geraldton

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Geraldton?
Based on 30-year climate normals, October, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Geraldton.
What is the hottest month in Geraldton?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Geraldton?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Geraldton?
July is the wettest month with about 89 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Geraldton?
The sea is warmest in March at about 24°C and coolest in September at about 19°C.
What is the postal code of Geraldton?
Geraldton has 2 postal codes: 6530–6531.