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Perth in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Perth. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Warm and mostly sunny with wildflowers continuing; one of the most pleasant months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Perth: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (20°C (68°F)), October is warmer; by November highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:36
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:28
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Summer (December–February). Hot, dry and sunny with sea-breeze afternoons and occasional 40°C heatwaves; festivals, beaches and busy school holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Perth, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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 23°C, lows near 11°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Perth?
One of the best months to visit Perth. The other best months are March–April, September and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Perth?
It is one of the best months to visit Perth. Warm and mostly sunny with wildflowers continuing; one of the most pleasant months.
+How warm is Perth in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Perth in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.