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.

Bernier Island
-24.8482, 113.1389

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Weather & Climate near Bernier Island #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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