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Weipa
Queensland, Australia

Weipa

Weipa is a village in Queensland, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,097 (2021). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population4,097
Local time04:10
12.62° S, 141.88° EElevation 16 mUTC+10 · Australian Eastern Standard Time
Postal code4874
The year in Weipaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low33° / 24°
Rain this month25mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Weipa at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in October

Coolest month21°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

505 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

December

Weather in Weipa

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 7 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct33°23°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct34°23°
Sun25 Oct35°24°
Mon26 Oct35°24°3.2 mm
Tue27 Oct35°23°
Wed28 Oct34°24°
Thu29 Oct36°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°24°1 mm
Sat31 Oct34°25°2.5 mm

When to go to Weipa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score313234386474777365594831
High30°30°30°31°30°29°29°30°32°33°33°32°
Low25°25°25°24°23°22°21°22°23°24°25°26°
Rain (mm)5055313769420436325115283
Wet days27262520633333825
Sea30°30°29°29°28°27°26°26°26°28°29°30°

What's on in Weipa

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

Outdoors around Weipa

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

Weipa Camping Ground & Fishing Lodge -Camp sites
0.8 km
Carpentaria Golf ClubGolf courses
1.5 km

Nature around Weipa

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 Weipa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Weipa

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Weipa

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

Weipa from above

Postal code

4874

Getting to Weipa

Weipa AirportWEI
7.7 km
Lockhart River AirportIRG
156 km
Coen AirportCUQ
184 km

Places near Weipa

Places with a climate like Weipa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Weipa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Weipa.
What is the hottest month in Weipa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Weipa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Weipa?
January is the wettest month with about 505 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Weipa?
The sea is warmest in December at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Weipa?
The postal code of Weipa is 4874.