Broome weather in December
In December, Broome sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 96 mm of rain across 7.4 wet days and about 13.1 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Broome's 9th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Broome's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- 7.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 06 min
- 5:15 AM – 6:19 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 17 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.87 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Broome is town in Kimberley region of Western Australia.
- Founded
- 1883
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical December day in Broome reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 27 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 |
| 7 | 33 | 27 |
| 8 | 33 | 27 |
| 9 | 33 | 27 |
| 10 | 33 | 27 |
| 11 | 33 | 27 |
| 12 | 33 | 27 |
| 13 | 33 | 27 |
| 14 | 33 | 27 |
| 15 | 33 | 27 |
| 16 | 33 | 27 |
| 17 | 33 | 27 |
| 18 | 33 | 27 |
| 19 | 33 | 27 |
| 20 | 33 | 27 |
| 21 | 33 | 27 |
| 22 | 33 | 27 |
| 23 | 33 | 27 |
| 24 | 33 | 27 |
| 25 | 33 | 27 |
| 26 | 33 | 27 |
| 27 | 33 | 27 |
| 28 | 33 | 27 |
| 29 | 33 | 27 |
| 30 | 33 | 27 |
| 31 | 33 | 27 |
How December really feels in Broome
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Broome weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 27° | 166 | 10.8 | 13 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 32° / 27° | 144 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 33° / 27° | 83 | 9.1 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 34° / 25° | 18 | 2.4 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| May | 31° / 22° | 18 | 1.5 | 11.2 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 19° | 12 | 0.6 | 10.9 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 18° | 7 | 0.8 | 11 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 18° | 3 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 31° / 21° | 0 | 0.1 | 11.9 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 33° / 24° | 3 | 0.9 | 12.4 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 33° / 26° | 8 | 2.1 | 12.8 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 33° / 27° | 96 | 7.4 | 13.1 | 3.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 54% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 81 | 19 |
| 3 | 80 | 20 |
| 4 | 79 | 21 |
| 5 | 78 | 22 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 70 | 30 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 68 | 32 |
| 14 | 67 | 33 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 64 | 36 |
| 18 | 64 | 36 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 61 | 39 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 60 | 40 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Broome gets around 96 mm of rain over 7.4 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 18 |
| 5 | 19 |
| 6 | 20 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 26 |
| 15 | 26 |
| 16 | 26 |
| 17 | 26 |
| 18 | 26 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 25 |
| 21 | 25 |
| 22 | 25 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 25 |
| 25 | 25 |
| 26 | 25 |
| 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the miserable band about 52% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 59 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
| Miserable (%) | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 59 | 29 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 58 | 31 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 56 | 33 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 34 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 55 | 36 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 53 | 39 |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 52 | 41 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 51 | 44 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 45 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 47 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 46 | 48 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 51 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 43 | 52 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 42 | 53 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 54 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 55 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 56 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 56 |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 57 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 58 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 36 | 59 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 60 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 60 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 61 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 62 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 63 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 64 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 66 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 67 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 68 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 70 |
Wind in December
Winds average 17 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 17 km/h on the calmest days to 17 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | light breeze |
| 2 | 17 | light breeze |
| 3 | 17 | light breeze |
| 4 | 17 | light breeze |
| 5 | 17 | light breeze |
| 6 | 17 | light breeze |
| 7 | 17 | light breeze |
| 8 | 17 | light breeze |
| 9 | 17 | light breeze |
| 10 | 17 | light breeze |
| 11 | 17 | light breeze |
| 12 | 17 | light breeze |
| 13 | 17 | light breeze |
| 14 | 17 | light breeze |
| 15 | 17 | light breeze |
| 16 | 17 | light breeze |
| 17 | 17 | light breeze |
| 18 | 17 | light breeze |
| 19 | 17 | light breeze |
| 20 | 17 | light breeze |
| 21 | 17 | light breeze |
| 22 | 17 | light breeze |
| 23 | 17 | light breeze |
| 24 | 17 | light breeze |
| 25 | 17 | light breeze |
| 26 | 17 | light breeze |
| 27 | 17 | light breeze |
| 28 | 17 | light breeze |
| 29 | 17 | light breeze |
| 30 | 17 | light breeze |
| 31 | 17 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of December to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:11 AM to 5:22 AM, and sunset from 6:11 PM to 6:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:11 | 6:11 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:11 | 6:11 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:11 | 6:12 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:11 | 6:13 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:13 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:14 |
| 7 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:14 |
| 8 | 13.0 | 5:12 | 6:15 |
| 9 | 13.0 | 5:13 | 6:15 |
| 10 | 13.1 | 5:13 | 6:16 |
| 11 | 13.1 | 5:13 | 6:17 |
| 12 | 13.1 | 5:14 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:14 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 5:14 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 13.1 | 5:15 | 6:19 |
| 16 | 13.1 | 5:15 | 6:19 |
| 17 | 13.1 | 5:15 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 5:16 | 6:20 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:16 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:17 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:17 | 6:22 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:18 | 6:22 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:18 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 13.1 | 5:19 | 6:23 |
| 25 | 13.1 | 5:19 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 13.1 | 5:20 | 6:24 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:20 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:21 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:21 | 6:25 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:22 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 5:22 | 6:26 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.87 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.63 kWh/m² to a high of 7.61 kWh/m² in November across the year — December's 6.87 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Broome
In December, Broome sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Broome sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Broome's rainy season runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Broome?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Broome. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Broome in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Broome sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Broome in December
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 15 km away) is warmest in March at about 30°C and coldest in August near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 30 | Tropical |
UV index in Broome in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Broome peaks around January 24 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 15 | Extreme |
Air quality in Broome in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Broome is worst in May — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (March, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 6 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Broome?
Broome sits at 18.0°S, 122.2°E, 0 m above sea level, in Australia. The nearest listed city is Port Hedland, 463 km away.
Topography around Broome
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Broome.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Broome has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 24 m around an average of 8 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 60 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 247 m.
The land around Broome is covered by water (28%), artificial surfaces (21%) and mangroves (20%) within 3 km, water (63%) within 16 km, and water (32%), shrubs (27%) and grassland (23%) within 80 km.
Australia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 90% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $65,130
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 0.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 4.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Broome (-17.9554°, 122.2392°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).