Yam weather by month & the best time to visit
Australia · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Yam is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 90/100), with September and July close behind. Yam averages about 2,369 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F and roughly 15 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit Yam?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Yam is August, then September and July. The dullest month is January (65/100, 357 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Yam?
Yam gets a moderate 2,369 hours of sunshine a year. August (90/100) is noticeably better than January (65). It ranks #118 of 118 destinations in Australia for annual sunshine, below the national median of 3,071 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around February, carries about 58% of the annual 1,776 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 357 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 314 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| March | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 352 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| April | 65 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 242 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 73 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 109 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| June | 85 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 41 mm | 8 | 27° / 81°F |
| July | 88 | 25° / 77°F | 25° / 77°F | 28 mm | 8 | 26° / 79°F |
| August | 90 | 25° / 77°F | 25° / 77°F | 15 mm | 10 | 26° / 79°F |
| September | 90 | 26° / 79°F | 25° / 77°F | 15 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 86 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 36 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 78 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 80 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 187 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
Sea temperature in Yam by month
The sea off Yam is warmest in February at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in July at 26°C / 79°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Yam: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Yam?
Yam is a beach resort in Australia with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Yam get a year?
Yam gets about 2,369 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit Yam?
The sunniest time to visit Yam is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 90/100 (with September and July close behind). Expect daytime highs around 25°C / 77°F.
What is the least sunny month in Yam?
January is the least sunny month in Yam, scoring 65/100 with about 357 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Yam?
The sea in Yam ranges from about 26°C (July) to 31°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Yam?
The typical midday UV index in Yam peaks around 12 (extreme) in February, easing to about 8 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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