When is the best time to go to Encounter Bay
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Encounter Bay, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Encounter Bay are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 21mm | 10.6hrs | 15.2hrs | 19°C |
The climate in Encounter Bay during January can be summarized as warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Encounter Bay, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Encounter Bay and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 18mm | 10hrs | 14.3hrs | 20°C |
February in Encounter Bay is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Encounter Bay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Encounter Bay and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 24mm | 8.7hrs | 13.2hrs | 19°C |
The weather in March in Encounter Bay is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Encounter Bay, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Encounter Bay and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 48mm | 7.4hrs | 12.1hrs | 18°C |
Encounter Bay's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Encounter Bay, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Encounter Bay and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 66mm | 5.6hrs | 11.2hrs | 17°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Encounter Bay and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Encounter Bay for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Encounter Bay and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 71mm | 5.1hrs | 15.2hrs | 16°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Encounter Bay during the month of June
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Encounter Bay for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Encounter Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 85mm | 5hrs | 14.3hrs | 15°C |
July in Encounter Bay is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Encounter Bay for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Encounter Bay and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 80mm | 5.9hrs | 13.2hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Encounter Bay is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Encounter Bay for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Encounter Bay and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 56mm | 7.1hrs | 12.1hrs | 14°C |
Encounter Bay's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Encounter Bay.
September is in the spring in Encounter Bay and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 48mm | 8.4hrs | 11.2hrs | 15°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Encounter Bay and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Encounter Bay.
October is in the spring in Encounter Bay and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 29mm | 9hrs | 15.2hrs | 17°C |
The weather in November in Encounter Bay is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Encounter Bay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Encounter Bay and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Encounter Bay weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 26mm | 9.5hrs | 14.3hrs | 18°C |
December in Encounter Bay is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Encounter Bay, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Encounter Bay and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Encounter Bay with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Encounter Bay weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 18mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 85mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 19.9°C 67.8°F |
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