Margaret River Weather Forecast
Margaret River weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 58°F (15°C) in Margaret River with overcast. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 58°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is 4°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Margaret River today at 9.2/10. Gusts to 44 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Margaret River right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:26 AM, Aug 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Margaret River
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 65° / 58° | 100% · 0,6 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 52° | 96% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 44% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 47° | 0% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 46° | 6% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 53° | 9% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 52° | 62% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 49° | 30% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 49° | 24% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 55° | 39% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 58° | 33% · 0,2 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 56° | 27% · 0,6 in | 30 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 57° | 41% · 0,2 in | 25 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 55° | 27% · 0,2 in | 26 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 51° | 25% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 51° | 10% | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in Margaret River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78° | 61° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 78° | 61° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 77° | 60° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 72° | 57° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 56° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 53° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 61° | 51° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 61° | 52° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 63° | 52° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 66° | 53° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 72° | 56° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 75° | 58° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Margaret River
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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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.
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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 58°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% 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 7:26 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 7:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
