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Walpole

Walpole is a locality in Western Australia, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 336 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now12°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population336
Local time15:58
34.98° S, 116.73° EElevation 15 mUTC+8 · Australian Western Standard Time
Postal code6398
The year in Walpoleweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low17° / 12°
Rain this month79mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Walpole at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in February

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJuly

196 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

24 mm of rain

Warmest sea21°C

April

Weather in Walpole

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Partly cloudy · wind 27 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°11°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct15°11°15.3 mm
Mon26 Oct17°10°2.9 mm
Tue27 Oct18°10°
Wed28 Oct19°10°
Thu29 Oct21°10°
Fri30 Oct19°11°
Sat31 Oct18°12°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov15°13°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov18°12°2 mm

When to go to Walpole

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score929283776853474759698493
High22°23°22°20°18°16°15°15°16°17°19°20°
Low16°17°16°15°13°12°11°11°11°12°14°15°
Rain (mm)24244876144184196166127796137
Wet days22681115181511851
Sea20°20°21°21°21°20°19°18°18°18°18°19°

What's on in Walpole

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

Monuments and museums in Walpole

All monuments

Outdoors around Walpole

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
Rest Point Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.5 km
Walpole Country Club Golf CourseGolf courses
1.6 km
Coalmine Beach Holiday ParkCamp sites
1.7 km
Delaney LookoutViewpoints
2.1 km
Hilltop LookoutViewpoints
3.6 km

Nature around Walpole

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 Walpole

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Walpole

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.3Frankland 29 km ←2018 · 74 km
5.2Frankland 21 km ←2018 · 70 km

Towns and villages around Walpole

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

Walpole from above

Postal code

6398

Getting to Walpole

Albany AirportALH
98 km

Places near Walpole

Places with a climate like Walpole

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Walpole?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Walpole.
What is the hottest month in Walpole?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Walpole?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Walpole?
July is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Walpole?
The sea is warmest in April at about 21°C and coolest in September at about 18°C.
What is the postal code of Walpole?
The postal code of Walpole is 6398.