Wolfe Creek Crater
Wolfe Creek Crater is an impact crater in Western Australia. It is one of the 62 sights of Australia listed on this site and is the 42nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler, drier months between May and September, when daily highs range from 26 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. In contrast, the summer months from November to March are much hotter, with highs reaching up to 39 °C, and see more frequent rain.
To reach the crater, you can fly into Fitzroy Crossing Airport, which is 260 km away, or Broome International Airport, located 602 km away. The site is 2,756 km from Canberra.
Weather by month
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is February, with about 143 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 37 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 38 |
| Average low, °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
| Rainfall, mm | 129 | 143 | 75 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
