Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, May, July
January, February, March, October, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Coffee Bay?
The best time to visit Coffee Bay for backpacking is June, May, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.
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Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Coffee Bay due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Coffee Bay
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 68Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 118 |
February | 71Good Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 105 |
March | 72Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 115 |
April | 81Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 83 |
May | 93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 34 |
June | 94Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 25 |
July | 93Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 32 |
August | 92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 35 |
September | 85Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 63 |
October | 77Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 19° | 105 |
November | 73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 119 |
December | 69Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 21° | 126 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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