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Karratha
Murujuga National Park
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Western Australia, Australia

Karratha

Karratha is a small town in Western Australia, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 17,013 (2021). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population17,013
Local time22:40
20.74° S, 116.85° EElevation 20 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
Postal code6714
The year in Karrathaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month0mm
Sea this month25°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Karratha at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in March

Coolest month18°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

92 mm of rain

Driest monthOctober

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

March

Monuments nearby3+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Karratha

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°27°
Fri23 Oct32°25°
Sat24 Oct32°24°
Sun25 Oct33°24°
Mon26 Oct32°23°
Tue27 Oct32°22°
Wed28 Oct29°22°
Thu29 Oct27°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct27°21°
Sat31 Oct28°21°

When to go to Karratha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575554677994989692837768
High32°32°32°31°28°25°24°25°27°29°30°31°
Low27°27°27°26°22°19°18°18°20°23°25°26°
Rain (mm)46924320213212320013
Wet days677343121002
Sea29°30°30°29°27°24°23°23°24°25°27°28°

What's on in Karratha

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

Monuments and museums in Karratha

All monuments

Outdoors around Karratha

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
Water Tanks LookoutViewpoints
0.4 km
Salt Shakers LookoutViewpoints
0.5 km
Karratha Country ClubGolf courses
1.8 km
Balmoral Holiday ParkCamp sites
3.8 km
Pilbara Karratha Holiday ParkCamp sites
3.8 km

Nature around Karratha

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 Karratha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Karratha

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Karratha

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

Karratha from above

Postal code

6714

Getting to Karratha

Karratha AirportKTA
8.1 km
Port Hedland International AirportPHE
190 km

Places near Karratha

Places with a climate like Karratha

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karratha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Karratha.
What is the hottest month in Karratha?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Karratha?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Karratha?
February is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Karratha?
The sea is warmest in March at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 23°C.
What is the postal code of Karratha?
The postal code of Karratha is 6714.