Month guide · Perth · Australia
Perth in April
What April is really like in Perth: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Perth. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Warm, settled autumn days with cooler nights; Easter school holidays bring a busy fortnight.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Perth: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:56
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Winter (June–August). Mild and wet, with rain fronts between sunny days; truffle season and the quietest, lowest-priced months.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- ANZAC Day dawn service at Kings Park (25 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Perth CBD
The Perth Mint
Opened in 1899 to refine gold from the Western Australian goldfields, the Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Park · Kings Park
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Watch sunset from the State War Memorial lookout, where the city lights come on across the river.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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Beach · Cottesloe
Cottesloe Beach
Perth's signature beach has clear, usually calm water in the summer mornings, snorkelling around the reef near Peter's Pool and the groyne, Norfolk Island pines on grassy terraces and the white Indiana pavilion.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Couples
- Kids
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Perth CBD
Elizabeth Quay and the Bell Tower
Climb the Bell Tower for river views, then catch the ferry across to South Perth for the skyline from the other side.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Views
- Kids
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Perth.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 14°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Perth?
One of the best months to visit Perth, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March and September–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Perth?
It is one of the best months to visit Perth. Warm, settled autumn days with cooler nights; Easter school holidays bring a busy fortnight.
+How warm is Perth in April?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Perth in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.