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Margaret River

Margaret River is a small town in Western Australia, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 8,918 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now13°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population8,918
Local time23:06
33.96° S, 115.08° EElevation 98 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
Postal code6285
The year in Margaret Riverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec76October
October: high / low17° / 12°
Rain this month66mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Margaret River at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month11°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

204 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

12 mm of rain

Warmest sea22°C

April

Monuments nearby1+

within 9.2 km

Weather in Margaret River

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Showers · wind 25 km/h · humidity 69%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct16°12°0.7 mm
Fri23 Oct13°10°2.6 mm
Sat24 Oct14°10°5 mm
Sun25 Oct15°11°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct16°11°
Tue27 Oct18°9°
Wed28 Oct20°9°
Thu29 Oct25°14°
Fri30 Oct19°14°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct17°13°4.4 mm

When to go to Margaret River

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score979591837055505260768999
High23°24°23°21°18°16°15°15°16°17°19°21°
Low16°16°16°15°13°12°11°11°11°12°13°15°
Rain (mm)12172852151199204162114664017
Wet days12471216181311751
Sea21°21°22°22°21°21°20°19°18°18°19°20°

What's on in Margaret River

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

Monuments and museums in Margaret River

All monuments

More museums: Margaret River and Districts Historical Society

Outdoors around Margaret River

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
RAC Margaret RiverCamp sites
2.3 km
MeekadarribeeViewpoints
3.6 km
A Maze'n Margaret RiverTheme parks
3.8 km
Margaret River Golf ClubGolf courses
3.8 km
Cowaramup BomboraSurf spots
5.1 km
Surfers PointViewpoints
5.3 km

Nature around Margaret River

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 Margaret River

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Margaret River

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Margaret River

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

Margaret River from above

Postal code

6285

Getting to Margaret River

Perth International AirportPER
239 km

Places near Margaret River

Places with a climate like Margaret River

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Margaret River?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Margaret River.
What is the hottest month in Margaret River?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Margaret River?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Margaret River?
July is the wettest month with about 204 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Margaret River?
The sea is warmest in April at about 22°C and coolest in September at about 18°C.
What is the postal code of Margaret River?
The postal code of Margaret River is 6285.