Month guide · Perth · Australia
Perth in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and sunny with sea breezes most afternoons; heatwaves are possible. School holidays and festival season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 2nd-warmest month in Perth: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with December (29°C (84°F)), January is warmer; by February highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 05:26
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (March–May). Warm, settled weather and calmer winds — excellent for Rottnest, beaches and wine touring.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Fringe World festival (usually mid-January to mid-February)
- Australia Day (26 January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Perth.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 18°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Perth?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–April and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Perth in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Perth?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot, dry and sunny with sea breezes most afternoons; heatwaves are possible. School holidays and festival season.
+How warm is Perth in January?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Perth in January?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.