The Kimberley
Gorges cut so deep into ancient rock that some have never been fully mapped, tides on the coast strong enough to create waterfalls that reverse direction, and Aboriginal rock art tens of thousands of years old still marking the caves.
The best time to visit The Kimberley is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F). Local time there is 14:52 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
May · high 33°C · rain 15mm · 11.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Broome, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C90°F | 338mm13.3in | 13.1h13.1h | |
| February | 32°C90°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| March | 33°C92°F | 89mm3.5in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 35°C94°F | 19mm0.7in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| May | 33°C91°F | 15mm0.6in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C86°F | 12mm0.5in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| July | 29°C85°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| August | 31°C88°F | 0mm0.0in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| September | 32°C90°F | 2mm0.1in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| October | 33°C91°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| November | 34°C93°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| December | 34°C92°F | 93mm3.7in | 13.2h13.2h |
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When is the best time to visit The Kimberley?
The best time to visit The Kimberley is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 33°C (91°F).
How warm does The Kimberley get?
Typical daytime highs in The Kimberley are Mar–May 34°C (92°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 33°C (91°F), Dec–Feb 33°C (91°F).
Is The Kimberley expensive?
On the ground, The Kimberley is middling.
What sort of trip is The Kimberley good for?
The Kimberley is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is The Kimberley?
The wettest month in The Kimberley is January at 338mm (13.3in), the driest July at 0mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 57mm (2.2in).
What plug do I need for The Kimberley?
The Kimberley uses type I sockets at 230 V.
