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Perth in August
What August is really like in Perth: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Still wintry and showery, but the first wildflowers appear in Kings Park.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 11th-warmest month in Perth: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with July (18°C (64°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (September–November). Wildflowers in Kings Park and across the state, warming days and the Perth Royal Show.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Wildflower season begins (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Fremantle
WA Maritime Museum
Shaped like an upturned boat on Victoria Quay, the museum displays Australia II, the yacht that won the America's Cup in 1983, alongside galleries on the Indian Ocean, pearling and naval history.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Hillarys
AQWA – Aquarium of Western Australia
Spend the rest of the afternoon on the calm, protected beach inside Hillarys Boat Harbour.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
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
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 8°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Perth?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Perth?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wintry and showery, but the first wildflowers appear in Kings Park.
+How warm is Perth in August?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Perth in August?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.