Weather Weather Weather
Seasons Calendars
for the Rainbow Coast of Western Australia

 

Rainbow Coast Sky The weather of the Rainbow Coast is most accurately described by the Noongar people of the south west.

The Noongar, having lived in the South West for centuries, have divided the year into six distinct seasons that are even more earth sensitive than the Western four - and more accurate for determining when you want to visit.

The locals know it as the best weather in WA. The frequent mix of showers and sun create the magical Rainbows from which the coast gets its name. The strength of nature is ever present, with a landscape dominated by waterways, wind and wilderness.

Weather
Current Weather along the Rainbow Coast?

Visit the Regional Weather page which includes links to current regional weather information.
It is currently SPRING!

Spring - Kambarang
Warming, with rains finishing. Longer dry periods and fewer cold fronts cross the coast. The height of the wildflower season. Noongar moved towards the coast where frogs, tortoises and freshwater crayfish were caught.

The spring is the wildflower season along the Rainbow Coast. It is the only time you can see magnificent flowers along the coast, heathland and forested canopy. The colours are amazing - and are everywhere.
Noongar Seasons Calendar

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Nov

Dec
Birak
Bunuru
Djeran
Makuru
Djilba
Kambarang
Birak
Hot and Dry
Warm Easterly Winds
Cool & pleasant
Cold and Wet
Cold with lessening rains
Warming rains finishing
Hot and Dry
Noongar burned sections of scrubland to force animals into the open for easier hunt.
Hottest part of the year, with sparse rainfall throughout. Noongar moved to estuaries for fishing.
Cooler weather begins. Fishing continued and bulbs and seeds were collected for food.
Cold fronts continue. This is usually the wettest part of the year. The rains replenish inland water resources.
Usually the coldest part of the year, with clear, cold days and nights, and warmer, rainy and windy periods. Roots were collected and emus, possums and kangaroo were hunted.
Longer dry periods and fewer cold fronts cross the coast. The height of the wildflower season. Noongar moved towards the coast where frogs, tortoises and freshwater crayfish were caught.
Hot and dry. Noongar burned sections of scrubland to force animals into the open for easier hunt.
         
 
WildflowersWildflowers on the Rainbow Coast
The wildflower seasons is outlined below as a guide. Visit the Tourist Information for more details when you arrive. More information can be found here on Wildflowers including a Wildflower Gallery.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Wildflowers
WildflowersWildflowers
WildflowersWildflowers
WildflowersWildflowers
Wildflowers
Birak
Bunuru
Djeran
Makuru
Djilba
Kambarang
Birak
 
Whales
We saw our first whale off the Torndirrup Peninsula near the Blowholes in mid June 2008. It was beautiful to watch her glide and splash, spouting water into the sky every so often. Majestic and magical creatures these are... Read more detailed information can be found on the Whales of the Rainbow Coast.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
     
 
Birak
Bunuru
Djeran
Makuru
Djilba
Kambarang
Birak
 
 

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