Where is Pinnacles Desert?

Pinnacles Desert is in Coral Coast, Western Australia, Australia.

When is the best time to visit Pinnacles Desert?

Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Pinnacles Desert are typically October, September, August — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.

What's the weather like in Pinnacles Desert?

Summer daytime highs average around 39°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 8°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.

Destinations · Coral Coast

Pinnacles Desert

Limestone pillar-country in Nambung National Park — a 2-hour day trip up the Indian Ocean Drive.

Next 7 days at Pinnacles Desert

Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.

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Best time to visit Pinnacles Desert

Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Aug, 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

38°

14° low

16mm

Feb

39°

15° low

13mm

Mar

38°

14° low

17mm

Apr

33°

14° low

23mm

May

29°

11° low

53mm

Jun

26°

10° low

71mm

Jul

24°

8° low

78mm

Aug

26°

9° low

63mm

Sep

29°

9° low

39mm

Oct

32°

10° low

20mm

Nov

35°

12° low

14mm

Dec

37°

14° low

8mm

Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.

Beach & ocean conditions at Pinnacles Desert

Typical wave height around 2.5 m over the next two weeks. a wetsuit makes winter swims much more pleasant.

Avg wave height

2.5 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 Pinnacles Desert

Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.

🎡 Attractions (3)

Pinnacles1.6 km
pinnacles desert1.8 km
Wedge Lookout20.7 km

🔭 Lookouts & viewpoints (8)

Pinnacles View Lookout1.6 km
Desert View Lookout1.9 km
Desert View Lookout1.9 km
Unnamed10.9 km
Unnamed12.7 km
Hansen Bay Lookout13.6 km

⛰️ Peaks & summits (1)

North Hummock1.6 km

🏰 Historic sites (1)

Unnamed15.2 km

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Drive times to and from Pinnacles Desert

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 Pinnacles Desert

Where is Pinnacles Desert?: Pinnacles Desert is in Coral Coast, Western Australia, Australia.
When is the best time to visit Pinnacles Desert?: Based on 30 years of weather data, the most pleasant months at Pinnacles Desert are typically October, September, August — mild temperatures and lower rainfall. School holiday periods can also fit if you don't mind the crowds.
What's the weather like in Pinnacles Desert?: Summer daytime highs average around 39°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 8°C. See the climate panel above for the month-by-month breakdown.