Ningaloo Coast
Australia UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Ningaloo Coast is a World Heritage Site and a natural cultural heritage site in Western Australia. It is an Australian marine park covering about 7,075 square kilometers and is listed on the Australian National Heritage List.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are February, March, and April, with daily highs reaching 28 °C to 29 °C. September and October are the driest months, with almost no rain. Temperatures are cooler from June to August, with daily highs between 23 °C and 24 °C and lows between 17 °C and 19 °C.
To reach the Ningaloo Coast, you can fly into Learmonth Airport in Exmouth, which is 73 km away. Port Hedland International Airport is a further 580 km away. The site is located 3,699 km from Canberra.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 29 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 38 | 48 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
