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Esperance (Wudjari: Kepa Kurl ( Kep-pa Kurl)) is a town in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia, on the Southern Ocean coastline approximately 720 kilometres (450 mi) east-southeast of the state capital, Perth and 391 kilometres (243 mi) south of Kalgoorlie.
The urban population of Esperance was 12,003 at June 2018. Its major industries are tourism, agriculture, and fishing.
Background information about Esperance adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Next 7 days at Esperance
Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.
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Best time to visit Esperance
Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Jul, Sep, Oct — mild temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sun. Avoid Feb, Mar if you can — typically the wettest or hottest stretch of the year.
Jan
37°
14° low
39mm
Feb
35°
15° low
32mm
Mar
33°
14° low
36mm
Apr
30°
13° low
35mm
May
27°
11° low
49mm
Jun
23°
9° low
57mm
Jul
22°
8° low
69mm
Aug
24°
8° low
74mm
Sep
26°
9° low
56mm
Oct
29°
10° low
38mm
Nov
32°
11° low
40mm
Dec
33°
12° low
26mm
Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.
Beach & ocean conditions at Esperance
Typical wave height around 1.7 m over the next two weeks. a wetsuit makes winter swims much more pleasant.
Avg wave height
1.7 m
Sea-surface temperatures from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Wave forecast from the GFS Wave model — check official sources before swimming, paddling or boating.
What else is around Esperance
Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.
🎡 Attractions (4)
- 0.4 km
- 1.8 km
- 15.2 km
- 4.0 km
🏖️ Beaches (1)
- 13.0 km
🔭 Lookouts & viewpoints (14)
- 1.8 km
- 2.0 km
- 10.4 km
- 11.2 km
- 12.9 km
- 14.4 km
⛰️ Peaks & summits (6)
- 10.6 km
- 14.9 km
- 15.7 km
- 20.8 km
- 21.3 km
- 23.0 km
🏰 Historic sites (3)
- 0.2 km
- 10.4 km
- 24.3 km
🏛️ Museums & galleries (1)
- 0.3 km
🦁 Family — zoos, aquariums, theme parks (2)
- 15.2 km
- 7.8 km
🎭 Theatres, cinemas & markets (1)
- 0.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Drive times to and from Esperance
Real road distance and driving time to other destinations in the state. Click through for fuel estimates, suggested overnight stops, and tours along the way.
Frequently asked about Esperance
- Where is Esperance?
- Esperance is in Goldfields-Esperance, Western Australia, Australia.
- When is the best time to visit Esperance?
- Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Esperance are typically October, September, July — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.
- What's the weather like in Esperance?
- Summer daytime highs average around 37°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 8°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.
