Weipa has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in October and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
Humidity remains high throughout the year, especially in spring, creating warm and humid conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌧️ | 30.3°C | 28.0°C | 25.7°C | 38.4°C | 22.2°C | 83% | 474 | 3.1 | 5.24 |
| February | 🌧️ | 29.7°C | 27.6°C | 25.6°C | 33.5°C | 22.4°C | 85% | 431 | 3.1 | 5.00 |
| March | 🌧️ | 29.7°C | 27.3°C | 24.9°C | 32.4°C | 20.3°C | 85% | 364 | 3.0 | 5.27 |
| April | ☔ | 29.7°C | 26.6°C | 23.5°C | 31.8°C | 18.8°C | 85% | 125 | 3.7 | 5.46 |
| May | 🌞 | 29.1°C | 25.5°C | 22.0°C | 31.6°C | 16.2°C | 83% | 27 | 4.2 | 5.02 |
| June | 🌞 | 28.4°C | 24.5°C | 20.6°C | 31.4°C | 14.5°C | 81% | 8 | 4.3 | 4.68 |
| July | 🌞 | 28.7°C | 24.3°C | 19.9°C | 32.6°C | 12.0°C | 77% | 5 | 4.4 | 4.89 |
| August | 🌞 | 30.2°C | 25.2°C | 20.2°C | 34.0°C | 12.2°C | 71% | 5 | 4.3 | 5.64 |
| September | 🌞 | 32.8°C | 27.2°C | 21.6°C | 37.2°C | 17.7°C | 65% | 3 | 4.4 | 6.44 |
| October | 🔥 | 34.8°C | 29.0°C | 23.2°C | 38.7°C | 17.5°C | 62% | 21 | 4.1 | 7.01 |
| November | ☔ | 34.8°C | 29.8°C | 24.8°C | 39.2°C | 20.9°C | 65% | 93 | 3.4 | 6.88 |
| December | 🌧️ | 32.5°C | 29.0°C | 25.6°C | 38.2°C | 21.2°C | 75% | 266 | 2.9 | 6.07 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in October, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months. Humidity stays high (around 77%), peaking in spring, which creates warm and humid conditions.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years of records, Weipa's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. Its hottest day reached 39.2°C in November 1992, and its coldest dropped to 12.0°C in July 2024. 2016 was the warmest year overall and 1982 the coolest.
The warmest year in Weipa's recorded history was 2016 (avg: 28.0°C), while the coldest was 1982 (avg: 26.0°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 30 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 30 years · mm/year
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 31.0°C | 27.5°C | 24.1°C | 38.0°C | 17.9°C | 2058 | 79% | 3.5 m/s |
2024 | 31.2°C | 27.6°C | 23.9°C | 38.7°C | 12.0°C | 1621 | 78% | 4.0 m/s |
2023 | 31.1°C | 27.3°C | 23.5°C | 37.6°C | 14.2°C | 1884 | 77% | 3.9 m/s |
2022 | 30.9°C | 27.4°C | 23.9°C | 38.7°C | 15.6°C | 2141 | 79% | 3.5 m/s |
2021 | 31.0°C | 27.5°C | 23.9°C | 38.7°C | 18.8°C | 1875 | 79% | 3.7 m/s |
2020 | 31.6°C | 27.6°C | 23.7°C | 38.0°C | 16.2°C | 1588 | 76% | 3.9 m/s |
2019 | 31.0°C | 27.0°C | 22.9°C | 37.7°C | 17.1°C | 1478 | 76% | 4.0 m/s |
2018 | 31.4°C | 27.4°C | 23.3°C | 37.5°C | 17.4°C | 1582 | 74% | 3.7 m/s |
2017 | 30.9°C | 27.2°C | 23.5°C | 37.1°C | 18.0°C | 1876 | 77% | 3.8 m/s |
2016 🔥 | 31.9°C | 28.0°C | 24.1°C | 38.2°C | 17.2°C | 1519 | 75% | 3.7 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), October is typically the hottest month in Weipa, Queensland, with average high temperatures around 34.8°C.
July is the coldest month in Weipa, with average low temperatures around 19.9°C.
January receives the most rainfall with approximately 474 mm, while September is the driest with 3 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 39.2°C in November 1992. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was 12.0°C in July 2024.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Weipa receives the most sunlight in October with an average solar radiation of 7.01 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Queensland.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
