EAST KIMBERLEY CLIMATE - Average Temp. (c) Average Rainfall (mm)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max | 36.4 | 35.5 | 35.3 | 35.5 | 32.9 | 30.5 | 30.2 | 33.6 | 36.4 | 38.3 | 38.8 | 38.0 |
| Min | 25.1 | 24.9 | 24.1 | 21.3 | 19.1 | 15.9 | 15.0 | 17.5 | 20.8 | 23.7 | 25.4 | 25.0 |
| Rain | 196 | 213 | 140 | 21.2 | 10.0 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 25.5 | 70.9 | 105 |
When travelling to Kununurra and through the East Kimberley and are wondering what clothes you'll need to bring for those pleasant dry season nights and warm East Kimberley days, keep reading.
If you refer to the weather graph above you will notice the East Kimberley has quite a varied weather pattern ranging from the low 30's during June / July up to hot and often humid months of Oct / Nov /Dec / January.
May to August is considered the 'Dry' season and the best time to experience all the East Kimberley has to offer with the majority of tours and attractions open. We recommend booking tours and accommodation ahead during this time to avoid missing out on those must do adventures.
The East Kimberley is very much laid back and casual so you will need to pack cool casual clothing to suit. There are a variety of restaurants and eating houses that require neat casual attire so pack appropriate clothes just in case you wish to dine out for a special occasion. A region full of bush walks, historical strolls and adventurous explorations into spectacular gorges or cascading waterfalls so you had better put in some comfortable walking shoes, at least a two litre water bottle and a wide brimmed hat. Evenings can even get a little cool so pack a light jumper, pullover or coat.
From about September on, the weather changes dramatically. The temperature rises to around the 40 degree mark and the nights remain warm. The humidity also rises at this time and is locally referred to as the "build up" where storms clouds threaten but there is little rain. Please be mindful that tours and attractions begin to close due to unpredictable weather conditions.
The wettest months are in January, February and March, and although not the ideal time to be travelling, these months offer some of the most spectacular sights of raging waterfalls, roaring rivers and a land replenished by the rains. Tours at this time are also limited as is road access to many areas.
To make sure you experience all your bucket list activities, plan ahead and reach out to the friendly team at the Kununurra Visitor Centre on +61 8 9168 1177 or info@visitkununurra.com.
For current road conditions, please refer to the following links:
Main Roads WAShire of Wyndham-East KimberleyShire of Halls CreekShire of Derby-West KimberleyShire of Broome