Is Port Hedland sunnier than Broome?

Port Hedland is the sunnier: about 3,669 hours of sunshine a year versus 3,549 — a difference of 120 hours.

Which is warmer, Port Hedland or Broome?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: Port Hedland averages 35°C (95°F), Broome 34°C (93°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), Port Hedland or Broome?

Broome scores better across November–February: 48/100 average versus 34, with daytime highs around 36°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Port Hedland or Broome?

Broome — its sea peaks at about 33°C (91°F) versus 32°C.

Port Hedland vs Broome: which is sunnier?

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Port Hedland is the sunnier overall: about 3,669 hours of sunshine a year to Broome's 3,549. Broome has the higher Sunshine Score in 5 of 12 months, Port Hedland in 1 (6 within 2 points).

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Port Hedland	Broome
Sunshine hours / year	3,669	3,549
Sunniest month	August (100/100)	August (99/100)
Nov–Feb average score	34/100	48/100
Jun–Aug average score	98/100	98/100
Rain / year	384 mm	751 mm
Warmest sea	32°C / 90°F	33°C / 91°F
Peak midday UV	14 (extreme)	13 (extreme)

Port Hedland vs Broome month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Port Hedland	Broome	Port Hedland	Broome	Port Hedland	Broome	Port Hedland	Broome
January	33	58	38°	34°	100	233	31°	31°
February	42	65	37°	33°	88	191	32°	32°
March	42	71	37°	33°	91	117	32°	31°
April	58	77	36°	34°	15	20	27°	29°
May	97	96	31°	32°	15	21	25°	26°
June	96	98	28°	30°	24	12	22°	24°
July	97	98	28°	30°	14	10	21°	23°
August	100	99	30°	32°	1	3	23°	25°
September	80	70	34°	35°	3	1	26°	28°
October	40	39	38°	38°	2	7	28°	30°
November	30	29	39°	39°	4	16	31°	32°
December	29	39	39°	37°	27	120	32°	33°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Broome · Feb Broome · Mar Broome · Apr Broome · May even · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep Port Hedland · Oct even · Nov even · Dec Broome.

When to pick which

November–February: Broome (average score 48/100 vs 34). Port Hedland is the warmer, around 38°C daytime highs vs 36°C.
March–May: Broome (average score 81/100 vs 66). Port Hedland is the warmer, around 35°C daytime highs vs 33°C.
June–August: too close to call — Port Hedland averages 98/100, Broome 98/100. Broome is the warmer, around 31°C daytime highs vs 29°C.
September–October: Port Hedland (average score 60/100 vs 55). Daytime highs are similar (36°C vs 37°C).

Sea temperature

Broome's sea gets warmer: 33°C / 91°F at its peak vs 32°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): Port Hedland all year, Broome all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Port Hedland weather by month · Broome weather by month · Best time to visit Australia.

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