Bernier Island
Island Small island off Western Australia coast
Part of a small island group off Western Australia near Shark Bay, Bernier Island draws naturalists for coastal wildlife, seabirds and remote beaches; access is by private boat and visits focus on wildlife observation and fishing.
Bernier Island is an island off the coast of Western Australia located within the Shark Bay region. It is part of the island groups and reserves that make up the Shark Bay World Heritage Area and is managed for conservation.
The island is uninhabited and notable for its natural habitats and conservation importance within Shark Bay. Access is restricted and activities on and around the island are managed to protect wildlife and ecological values.
Historically the islands of Shark Bay have had episodic human use, but today they are primarily valued for nature conservation and scientific study. Bernier Island contributes to the region’s status as a protected coastal and marine environment.
Bernier Island lies in Shark Bay in Western Australia, off the central western coast of the state and within the broader Shark Bay World Heritage landscape.
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Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 11°C to 32°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.