The Best Time to Tour the Kimberley

If you have a guided tour or cruise of the Kimberley on your list, you want to ensure you know the best time of year to take your trip. Whether you are interested in a guided tour or a Kimberley cruise you need to factor the time of year these operate into your planning.

Located in the Northwest of Australia, the Kimberley region experiences a warm, tropical climate year round. There are two seasons in this part of the country – the wet season, which runs from October to April and the dry season from May to September.

The Dry Season

During the dry season Broome experiences warm days with endless blue skies. The roads have dried and are opened for the tourist season. Temperatures during this time average from 17 - 30.8°C. Enjoy low humidity levels and cooler nights, with very little rain. With average temperatures for the region generally taken from Broome, which sits on the coast, you can expect it will be hotter as you travel inland, where the gorges and waterholes have been replenished after the rains of the wet season.

Touring season

Most Kimberley tours operate between July and late September. It’s the ideal time to escape the grey skies, winter chills and erratic spring weather that Australia’s southern regions and New Zealand endure. Fill your days with warmth and the colour burst that is always on show in the Kimberley. Relax and explore under the bluest sky and on the deep turquoise sea contrasting with the vibrant red ochres and green vegetation after the rains of the wet season. The rivers, waterfalls and waterholes have been refreshed by the recent rains. That’s the Kimberley day in, day out at this time of the year.

Plan your Tour

With the rise in heat and humidity from October to March, tours don’t operate in this part of the world. It is simply too hot, humid and wet during this time of the year and it is cyclone season. Most of the roads and attractions are closed. Make sure you plan your Kimberley tour at the ideal time and enjoy Australia’s last frontier.