City in Western Australia

Margaret River Weather Forecast

Margaret River weather: 62°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 62°F now🕔 2:44 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, November and December👥 7.500

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 62°F (17°C) in Margaret River with clear sky. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 45°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - 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 October. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Margaret River today at 9.7/10. 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.

Active alerts for Margaret River

⚠️Thu, Oct 8: heavy rain, 1,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: damaging gusts to 46 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Margaret River right now

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62°F
Clear sky · feels like 59°F
Humidity58%
Wind9 mph WSW
Gusts22 mph
UV index6.9 · High
Cloud cover7%
Pressure1015 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality31 · Good
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset6:23 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 69%

Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:44 PM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 8: heavy rain, 1,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: damaging gusts to 46 mph.

See the Margaret River forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

2 PM☀️62°0%9 mph
3 PM☀️62°0%10 mph
4 PM☀️61°0%9 mph
5 PM☀️60°0%7 mph
6 PM☀️57°0%5 mph
7 PM🌙55°0%7 mph
8 PM🌙54°0%7 mph
9 PM🌙53°0%6 mph
10 PM🌙52°0%6 mph
11 PM🌙51°0%7 mph
12 AM🌙52°0%7 mph
1 AM🌙51°0%6 mph
2 AM🌙49°0%5 mph
3 AM🌙48°0%5 mph
4 AM🌙48°0%6 mph
5 AM🌙47°0%7 mph
6 AM🌙47°0%6 mph
7 AM☀️51°0%6 mph
8 AM☀️56°0%4 mph
9 AM🌤️60°0%6 mph
10 AM☀️63°0%6 mph
11 AM☀️64°0%6 mph
12 PM☀️66°0%7 mph
1 PM⛅65°0%11 mph

16-day forecast for Margaret River

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Oct 2🌤️ Mainly clear64° / 45°0%10 mph7
Sat, Oct 3☁️ Overcast66° / 47°0%13 mph7
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 52°10% · 0,0 in12 mph7
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 53°33% · 0,0 in12 mph7
Tue, Oct 6☁️ Overcast66° / 48°0%9 mph6
Wed, Oct 7🌦️ Light showers64° / 54°39% · 0,2 in17 mph7
Thu, Oct 8⛈️ Thunderstorm62° / 53°78% · 1,3 in21 mph3
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light drizzle60° / 55°57% · 0,1 in15 mph8
Sat, Oct 10🌦️ Light drizzle58° / 53°67% · 0,1 in17 mph6
Sun, Oct 11☁️ Overcast56° / 50°25%17 mph2
Mon, Oct 12☁️ Overcast64° / 49°8%13 mph5
Tue, Oct 13☀️ Clear sky69° / 48°8%14 mph3
Wed, Oct 14🌤️ Mainly clear71° / 51°12%15 mph8
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Light showers71° / 54°23% · 0,6 in13 mph7
Fri, Oct 16🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 56°35% · 0,0 in14 mph7
Sat, Oct 17🌦️ Light drizzle65° / 49°24% · 0,0 in15 mph8

Climate in Margaret River month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January78°61°0,5 in★★★★★
February78°61°0,5 in★★★★★
March77°60°1,3 in★★★★★
April72°57°2,0 in★★★★☆
May68°56°3,6 in★★★★☆
June62°53°6,3 in★★★☆☆
July61°51°6,6 in★★★☆☆
August61°52°6,7 in★★★☆☆
September64°52°2,0 in★★★★☆
October66°53°2,1 in★★★★☆
November72°56°1,5 in★★★★★
December75°58°0,5 in★★★★★

Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Margaret River

31
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56.9 µg/m³
PM1010 µg/m³
Ozone64 µg/m³
NO₂0.3 µg/m³
UV index6.9 · High
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset6:23 PM
Daylight12h 28m
Solar noon12:09 PM
Golden hour (am)5:55 AM - 6:55 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:23 PM - 6:23 PM
Blue hour (am)5:25 AM - 5:55 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:23 PM - 6:53 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 69%
Moonrise--
Moonset9:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

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★★★★★

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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 62°F (17°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 58% and wind is 9 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 2:44 PM.

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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
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 October 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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