Season guide · Perth · Australia
Perth in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Wildflowers in Kings Park and across the state, warming days and the Perth Royal Show. Expect highs up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 22 rainy days across September–November. September–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 11 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 7 | 12.9 h | 3/5 |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 4 | 13.8 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 25°C (77°F), and 22 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 spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Kings Park Festival — wildflower displays (usually September)
- September: Perth Royal Show (usually late September to early October)
Make the most of the weather
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
Zoo · Swan Valley
Caversham Wildlife Park
Inside Whiteman Park on the edge of the Swan Valley, this wildlife park has a large collection of Australian animals, with kangaroo feeding, koala encounters and a farm show.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
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
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
Day trips in spring
- Yanchep National Park (About 45 minutes by car) — Bushland north of the city with a koala boardwalk, western grey kangaroos grazing on the lawns, guided tours of Crystal Cave and Noongar cultural experiences.
- Margaret River (About 3 hours each way by car) — Western Australia's best-known wine region pairs cellar doors and restaurants with surf beaches, limestone caves and karri forest.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Perth?
Yes: September–November are among the best months. Wildflowers in Kings Park and across the state, warming days and the Perth Royal Show.
+What is the weather like in Perth in spring?
Highs of up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.