Fremantle enjoys
a Mediterranean climate i.e. winter rains and fine summers.
Hot
(January to March)
The coastal plain's ancient desert sand and bedrock bakes in summer so conditions are hot. The light is startlingly bright and walking on the white sand beaches without flip-flops or sunglasses is virtually impossible.
In the morning the wind is hot off the land and sometimes quite strong. By
noon
it is weak and those on the shimmering beaches look to the southwest for the dark line that heralds the arrival of the Fremantle Doctor (as the local sea breeze is known). The windsurfers start rigging up and by three in the afternoon they are doing 360's off the small shore break in 25 knots.
As the sun sets over the ocean the Doctor departs leaving warm, still nights, low in humidity and great for outdoors living.
Perfect
(April and May)
The biting heat of the day leaves like a thief in the night, and suddenly the temperature drops down into the twenties. The nights become cool and the days perfect. Fishing is particularly good at this time of the year and the herring are known to leap onto a hook with little or no bait.
Wet
(June to August)
Winter is Fremantle’s wet (we hope) season. The rain comes intermittently and seldom lasts for more than a few hours. Between the weather fronts the days can be clear and crisp and it is a time for open wood fires and brisk beach walks.
Perfect (September to December)
Suddenly in September you notice it hasn't rained for a week. The dandelions and wild flowers are flowering everywhere. The sailing season begins in October and windsurfers walk the streets with big grins. By Christmas it is becoming hot and locals carry home ludicrous pine Christmas trees and cards with snowmen on them while thinking of the ice-cold beer in the fridge. The cycle is complete - the Hot is back.
