Best time to visit · Perth · Australia
The best time to visit Perth
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best time to visit Perth is March to April and September to November, when days are warm and sunny without the extreme summer heat; September and October add the spring wildflowers. December to February is hot, dry beach season, while June to August is mild but wet.
Key facts
- Best months
- March–April and September–November
- Shoulder season
- February, May and December
- Warmest month
- February (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- July (avg high 18°C (64°F))
- Rainiest month
- July (~14 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- May–August
Seasons
Perth has a Mediterranean climate: hot, dry, sunny summers cooled by the afternoon sea breeze, and mild, wet winters with most of the year's rain. Summer heatwaves above 40°C occur, and spring brings Western Australia's wildflowers.
December–February
Summer
Hot, dry and sunny with sea-breeze afternoons and occasional 40°C heatwaves; festivals, beaches and busy school holidays.
March–May
Autumn
Warm, settled weather and calmer winds — excellent for Rottnest, beaches and wine touring.
June–August
Winter
Mild and wet, with rain fronts between sunny days; truffle season and the quietest, lowest-priced months.
September–November
Spring
Wildflowers in Kings Park and across the state, warming days and the Perth Royal Show.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 18°C | 1 | 22°C | 14 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| February | 32°C | 18°C | 1 | 23°C | 13.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| March | 30°C | 17°C | 2 | 23°C | 12.4 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 26°C | 14°C | 5 | 22°C | 11.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 22°C | 11°C | 9 | 21°C | 10.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| June | 19°C | 9°C | 13 | 20°C | 10.1 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| July | 18°C | 8°C | 14 | 19°C | 10.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| August | 19°C | 8°C | 13 | 18°C | 11 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 20°C | 9°C | 11 | 18°C | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 23°C | 11°C | 7 | 19°C | 12.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 27°C | 14°C | 4 | 20°C | 13.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 29°C | 16°C | 2 | 21°C | 14.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Fringe World festival (usually mid-January to mid-February); Australia Day (26 January) |
| February | Perth Festival (usually February to March); Rottnest Channel Swim (usually February) |
| March | Sculpture by the Sea on Cottesloe Beach (usually March) |
| April | ANZAC Day dawn service at Kings Park (25 April) |
| June | WA Day public holiday (first Monday in June) |
| August | Wildflower season begins (usually August) |
| September | Kings Park Festival — wildflower displays (usually September); Perth Royal Show (usually late September to early October) |
| December | Summer school holidays begin (mid-December); New Year's Eve celebrations on the foreshore (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in May–August, and the sights are quietest in May–August.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Summer | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Spring | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Perth?
The best time to visit Perth is March to April and September to November, when days are warm and sunny without the extreme summer heat; September and October add the spring wildflowers. December to February is hot, dry beach season, while June to August is mild but wet.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Perth?
Usually in May–August. Pleasant days and the first winter rains; quieter and good value.
+What is the rainiest month in Perth?
July, with about 14 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Perth get?
The warmest month, February, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).