Best Time to Visit Margaret River for Backpacking – January Scores 98/100

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Backpacking Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

Avoid

May, June, July, August

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Weather

13°C – 22°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Margaret River for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Margaret River

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	13	3.4	57%	dry
February	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	28°	9	2.9	58%	dry
March	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	23	6	61%	dry
April	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	37	7.8	67%	dry
May	80Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	16°	20°	104	16	70%	shoulder
June	75Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	18°	138	18.7	74%	shoulder
July	68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	13°	17°	150	21.6	74%	shoulder
August	72Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	13°	17°	124	20.8	72%	shoulder
September	78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	18°	87	17.7	73%	shoulder
October	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	20°	42	12.6	66%	dry
November	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	33	8.2	62%	dry
December	98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	20°	26°	15	5.4	59%	dry