South Coast Seasons Calendar

for the Rainbow Coast of Western Australia

The Rainbow Coast, the South Coast of Western Australia
along the Great South West Edge

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 more earth aware than our traditional four - and more accurate for determining the real weather of the Great South West Edge... and will also help you to decide when you want to visit! A frequent mix of showers and sun in winter create the magical Rainbows from which the coast gets its name. January is the month of rainbow skies filled with birds. The strength of nature is ever present, with a landscape dominated by waterways and wilderness. Read our page about the South West's Climate. Go down the page to see Photos of the Seasons.

Noongar Seasons Calendar

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	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.	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, 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. wikipedia: Noongar		Hot and dry. Noongar burned sections of scrubland to force animals into the open.
When to see Wildflowers:
When to see Whales:

Wildflowers Calendar - Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec

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 Wildflowers of the South West Photo Gallery.

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Birak	Bunuru		Djeran		Makuru		Djilba		Kambarang		Birak

Djilba, Kambarang & Early Birak is Wildflower Season
August to December is the best time to see Wild Flowers

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. The colours are amazing - and are everywhere.

Whales in the Great Southern Ocean - June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct

We saw our first whale off the Torndirrup Peninsula near the Blowholes in mid June 2008, since then we have sighted dozens of whales from both the shore and Whale Tours. It was beautiful to watch the humpback whales glide and splash, spouting water into the sky every so often. Majestic and magical creatures these are... Read more detailed information on the Whales of the Southern Ocean along the Rainbow Coast.

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Birak	Bunuru		Djeran		Makuru		Djilba		Kambarang		Birak