City in Western Australia

Margaret River Travel Guide

Margaret River travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 59°F now🕔 5:52 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 7.500

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⚠️Tue, Aug 25: damaging gusts to 43 mph.

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Summary

Margaret River is a city in Western Australia. Margaret River is known for wineries and surf breaks. It has a population of about 7.500.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Margaret River with mainly clear. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 51°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Margaret River is January, February, March, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 51°F.

The closest major airport is Perth Airport (PER), about 148 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 60°F is in line with the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Margaret River today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Margaret River

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 33°57′18″S 115°4′30″E (-33.955, 115.075)

Weather in Margaret River right now

🌤️
59°F
Mainly clear · feels like 55°F
Humidity61%
Wind8 mph NW
Gusts19 mph
UV index3.3 · Moderate
Cloud cover38%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 27 mi
Air quality46 · Good
Sunrise6:48 AM
Sunset5:55 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 89%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:52 AM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: damaging gusts to 43 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌤️ 63° / 44°

Mainly clear · 2% rain · wind 8 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☀️ 65° / 50°

Clear sky · 8% rain · wind 10 mph

Quick facts about Margaret River

TypeCity
StateWestern Australia
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates33°57′18″S 115°4′30″E (-33.955, 115.075)
Population7.500
Known forwineries and surf breaks
Local time5:52 AM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, November and December
ClimateMediterranean

Best time to visit Margaret River

Go in January, February, March, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★★
February★★★★★
March★★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★★
December★★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Margaret River

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Perth AirportPER148 miPerth

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Margaret River?

Margaret River is a city in Western Australia. Its coordinates are -33.955, 115.075. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Margaret River right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Margaret River?

January, February, March, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Margaret River, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Margaret River in?

Margaret River observes Australia/Perth (UTC+08:00). The local time is 5:52 AM.

How many people live in Margaret River?

Margaret River has a population of approximately 7.500.

What is the nearest airport to Margaret River?

The closest airports are Perth Airport (PER), 148 mi away.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 5:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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