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Western Australia, Australia

Northam

Northam is a small town in Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of about 6,679 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now10°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population6,679
Local time00:30
31.65° S, 116.67° EElevation 155 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
Postal code6401
The year in Northamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low23° / 11°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Northam at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in January

Coolest month7°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

81 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

10 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 0.8 km

Weather in Northam

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°9°
Sat24 Oct18°6°
Sun25 Oct20°6°
Mon26 Oct20°9°
Tue27 Oct24°10°
Wed28 Oct28°12°
Thu29 Oct33°18°
Fri30 Oct23°16°7.4 mm
Sat31 Oct23°13°0.5 mm

When to go to Northam

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score656373878269566581868175
High33°32°30°26°21°17°16°17°19°23°28°31°
Low18°18°16°13°10°8°7°6°8°11°14°16°
Rain (mm)151417195880816739211710
Wet days133581215128641

What's on in Northam

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

Monuments and museums in Northam

All monuments

Outdoors around Northam

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

Avon Descent Start LineViewpoints
0.4 km
Northam Golf ClubGolf courses
1.2 km
Northam RV 48hr StayCamp sites
1.6 km
Northam Holiday ParkCamp sites
2.5 km

Nature around Northam

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 Northam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Northam

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Northam 41 km →1968 · 40 km
6.1Dowerin 45 km ↑1979 · 105 km
5.7Wongan Hills 25 km ↙1970 · 64 km
5.2Northam 31 km →1990 · 30 km

Towns and villages around Northam

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

Northam from above

Postal code

6401

Getting to Northam

Perth International AirportPER
74 km
NorthamRailway station
0.2 km
Old Northam Railway StationRailway station
1.7 km
Avon YardRailway station
4.5 km

Places near Northam

Places with a climate like Northam

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Northam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Northam.
What is the hottest month in Northam?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Northam?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Northam?
July is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Northam?
The postal code of Northam is 6401.