Broome weather in October
In October, Broome sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 3 mm of rain across 0.9 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 10th-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 88% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of October to 12 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Broome's 3rd-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Broome's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- 0.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 5:24 AM – 5:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 18%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- 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 October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical October day in Broome reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 9°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, October runs about 2°C warmer than September and about 1°C cooler than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 24 |
| 10 | 32 | 24 |
| 11 | 32 | 24 |
| 12 | 33 | 24 |
| 13 | 33 | 24 |
| 14 | 33 | 24 |
| 15 | 33 | 24 |
| 16 | 33 | 24 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 25 |
| 20 | 33 | 25 |
| 21 | 33 | 25 |
| 22 | 33 | 25 |
| 23 | 33 | 25 |
| 24 | 33 | 25 |
| 25 | 33 | 25 |
| 26 | 33 | 25 |
| 27 | 33 | 25 |
| 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 29 | 33 | 25 |
| 30 | 33 | 25 |
| 31 | 33 | 25 |
How October really feels in Broome
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Broome weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 10th-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 October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 88% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 5%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 97 |
| Cloudier (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 93 | 7 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 94 | 6 |
| 6 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 95 | 5 |
| 9 | 95 | 5 |
| 10 | 95 | 5 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 96 | 4 |
| 14 | 96 | 4 |
| 15 | 96 | 4 |
| 16 | 96 | 4 |
| 17 | 96 | 4 |
| 18 | 96 | 4 |
| 19 | 96 | 4 |
| 20 | 96 | 4 |
| 21 | 96 | 4 |
| 22 | 96 | 4 |
| 23 | 96 | 4 |
| 24 | 96 | 4 |
| 25 | 96 | 4 |
| 26 | 96 | 4 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Broome gets around 3 mm of rain over 0.9 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 3% and peaks near 5% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 14 | 2 |
| 15 | 2 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 4 |
| 23 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 38% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 73% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Comfortable (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Muggy (%) | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 44 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 44 | 12 | 0 |
| 3 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 45 | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 45 | 15 | 0 |
| 5 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 45 | 16 | 0 |
| 6 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 45 | 18 | 0 |
| 7 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 44 | 20 | 0 |
| 8 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 44 | 22 | 0 |
| 9 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 24 | 0 |
| 10 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 43 | 25 | 0 |
| 11 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 43 | 27 | 0 |
| 12 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 42 | 29 | 0 |
| 13 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 41 | 30 | 0 |
| 14 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 40 | 32 | 0 |
| 15 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 40 | 34 | 0 |
| 16 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 39 | 36 | 0 |
| 17 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 38 | 37 | 0 |
| 18 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 39 | 0 |
| 19 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 36 | 41 | 0 |
| 20 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 35 | 43 | 1 |
| 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 34 | 44 | 1 |
| 22 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 33 | 45 | 1 |
| 23 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 33 | 47 | 1 |
| 24 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 48 | 2 |
| 25 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 32 | 49 | 2 |
| 26 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 49 | 2 |
| 27 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 50 | 3 |
| 28 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 50 | 3 |
| 29 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 51 | 3 |
| 30 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 32 | 51 | 3 |
| 31 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 50 | 4 |
Wind in October
Winds average 15 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 15 | light breeze |
| 15 | 15 | light breeze |
| 16 | 15 | light breeze |
| 17 | 15 | light breeze |
| 18 | 15 | light breeze |
| 19 | 15 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of October to 12 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:35 AM to 5:15 AM, and sunset from 5:45 PM to 5:54 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 5:35 | 5:45 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 5:34 | 5:45 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:34 | 5:45 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:33 | 5:45 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:32 | 5:46 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:31 | 5:46 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 5:30 | 5:46 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 5:30 | 5:46 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 5:29 | 5:47 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 5:28 | 5:47 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:27 | 5:47 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:26 | 5:47 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 5:26 | 5:48 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 5:25 | 5:48 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 5:24 | 5:48 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 5:24 | 5:49 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:23 | 5:49 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:22 | 5:49 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:22 | 5:49 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:21 | 5:50 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:20 | 5:50 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 5:20 | 5:50 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 5:19 | 5:51 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 5:19 | 5:51 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:18 | 5:52 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:18 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:17 | 5:52 |
| 28 | 12.6 | 5:17 | 5:53 |
| 29 | 12.6 | 5:16 | 5:53 |
| 30 | 12.6 | 5:16 | 5:54 |
| 31 | 12.6 | 5:15 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 7.28 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 — October's 7.28 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 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 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Broome
None of Broome's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
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 October a good time to visit Broome?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Broome for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Broome in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Broome sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Broome in October
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in October — 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 October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 13 (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 October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October 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).