Season guide · Perth · Australia
Perth in autumn
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm, settled weather and calmer winds — excellent for Rottnest, beaches and wine touring. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 16 rainy days across March–May. March–April are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 16
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 2 | 12.4 h | 3/5 |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 5 | 11.3 h | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 | 10.5 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 25°C (77°F), and 16 of the year's roughly 82 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Sculpture by the Sea on Cottesloe Beach (usually March)
- April: ANZAC Day dawn service at Kings Park (25 April)
Make the most of the weather
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
Historic site · Fremantle
Round House
Completed in 1831, this 12-sided former gaol is the oldest public building still standing in Western Australia.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
Zoo · South Perth
Perth Zoo
Take the ferry from Elizabeth Quay to Mends Street and walk up; it turns the trip into a mini river cruise.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Aquarium · Hillarys
AQWA – Aquarium of Western Australia
At Hillarys Boat Harbour, about 25 minutes north of the city, the aquarium follows Western Australia's coastline from the cold south to the tropical north, with an underwater tunnel among sharks and rays and a coral reef display.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Experience · Swan Valley
Swan Valley
Take a tour or a river-and-wine cruise rather than driving between cellar doors.
- Time needed
- Half to full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Couples
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park (About 2.5 hours each way by car) — Thousands of limestone pillars rise from yellow sand dunes in Nambung National Park, best seen at sunrise or sunset.
- Penguin Island (About 50 minutes by car, then a short ferry) — A small island off Rockingham home to a colony of little penguins, with a discovery centre, boardwalks and beaches.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Perth?
Yes: March–April are among the best months. Warm, settled weather and calmer winds — excellent for Rottnest, beaches and wine touring.
+What is the weather like in Perth in autumn?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 16 rainy days over the season.