Ningaloo Reef
A reef close enough to swim to from the beach rather than boat out to, whale sharks passing through from March to July in numbers rare anywhere else on earth, and a coastline so remote the stars at night have nothing competing with them.
The best time to visit Ningaloo Reef is Mar–Jul, when typical daytime highs reach about 37°C (99°F). Local time there is 00:33 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
March · high 36°C · rain 45mm · 12.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Exmouth, 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 | 38°C100°F | 5mm0.2in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| February | 37°C98°F | 17mm0.7in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| March | 36°C98°F | 45mm1.8in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| April | 33°C91°F | 21mm0.8in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 28°C83°F | 56mm2.2in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 23°C74°F | 42mm1.7in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C76°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| August | 27°C80°F | 14mm0.6in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| September | 30°C86°F | 3mm0.1in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| October | 33°C91°F | 1mm0.0in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| November | 34°C92°F | 6mm0.2in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| December | 37°C98°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.5h13.5h |
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When is the best time to visit Ningaloo Reef?
The best time to visit Ningaloo Reef is Mar–Jul, when typical daytime highs reach about 37°C (99°F).
How warm does Ningaloo Reef get?
Typical daytime highs in Ningaloo Reef are Mar–May 32°C (90°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 32°C (90°F), Dec–Feb 37°C (99°F).
Is Ningaloo Reef expensive?
On the ground, Ningaloo Reef is middling.
What sort of trip is Ningaloo Reef good for?
Ningaloo Reef is good for beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Ningaloo Reef?
The wettest month in Ningaloo Reef is May at 56mm (2.2in), the driest October at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 18mm (0.7in).
What plug do I need for Ningaloo Reef?
Ningaloo Reef uses type I sockets at 230 V.
