Weather

OUR CLIMATE IN OUTBACK AUSTRALIA

Although Australia has the lowest (and most seasonal) rainfall of all the continents in the world (excluding Antarctica), its average temperature is extremely mild, with very little contrast between summer and winter.

The average annual temperature in Outback Australia is 30 degrees Celsius (slightly higher in most parts of the Northern Territory and lower in Queensland and the lower parts of Western Australia). Which means that for most of the year, the weather is actually nice and sunny, with the highest variation being between Summer and Winter (10-15 degrees).

Average seasonal day time temperatures for the Outback can be more narrowly defined as follows:

SPRING  -  September to November (average 30 degrees)

SUMMER  -  December to February (average 35 degrees)

AUTUMN -  March to May (average 27 degrees C)

WINTER   -  Jun-Aug (average 23 degrees C)

It is said that Carnarvon in WA's North West has one of the most temperate climates with only a 10 degree difference between Summer and Winter, which averages between 22 C max. in Winter and 32 C max in Summer.

 
CYCLONES

The most severe weather occurance, particularly in its Outback Regions, are Australia's notorious Cyclones. The  Australian Cyclone Season officially runs from November to April. At the start of the season, the most likely areas to be affected by tropical cyclones is the Kimberley and Pilbara coastline (The North West Australian Coastline between Broome and Exmouth in fact being the most cyclone-prone region of the entire Australian coastline). 

 CYCLONE  UPDATE: There are currently no Cyclones. Please visit www.bom.gov.au for all latest information. (Source: www.bom.gov.au/weather/wa/cyclones/)

Should you find yourself in a Cyclone area during Cyclone Season, please make sure you are well prepared and have all necessary information and equipment on hand (emergency equipment, evacuation routes, tie-downs, extra food and water supplies) to handle such an event. Particularly in flood-prone areas (most station access roads become inaccessible after heavy rains), be prepared for travel delays and adhere to official warnings. Always check road conditions with the  nearest Shire/Town office, before commencing your journey and respect all 'road closed' signs.

 Details of the 2008/2009 Tropical Cyclone Seasonal Outlook for North West Australia:

TO BE ADVISED...