Month guide · Perth · Australia
Perth in July
What July 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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. The wettest, coolest month, with frequent showers; good for museums and food.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the coolest month in Perth: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with June (19°C (66°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 17:30
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Perth, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · East Perth
Matagarup Bridge and Optus Stadium
Walk across at sunset, or catch an AFL match at the stadium between March and September.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Views
Beach · Scarborough
Scarborough Beach
A broad surf beach with a redeveloped foreshore of playgrounds, a beach pool, skate park, bars and an amphitheatre.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
Historic site · Fremantle
Fremantle Prison
Book the Tunnels Tour ahead; it is the most memorable option and runs in small groups.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Northbridge
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australia's state museum reopened in 2020 in a building that joins heritage structures with a dramatic modern wing.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 8°C and 14 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 July a good time to visit Perth?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–April and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Perth in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Perth?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wettest, coolest month, with frequent showers; good for museums and food.
+How warm is Perth in July?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Perth in July?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.