When is the best time to go to Perth
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Perth, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Perth
Perth weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Perth are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 8mm | 12hrs | 14.9hrs | 22°C |
The weather in January in Perth is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Perth, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Perth and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Perth with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 18mm | 11hrs | 14.1hrs | 22°C |
February in Perth is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Perth, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Perth and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Perth with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 15mm | 9.4hrs | 13.2hrs | 23°C |
The weather in March in Perth is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Perth, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Perth and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Perth with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 45mm | 7.4hrs | 12.2hrs | 22°C |
Perth's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Perth.
April is in the fall / autumn in Perth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Perth with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 112mm | 6.2hrs | 11.4hrs | 22°C |
May is a damp month in Perth and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Perth for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Perth and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Perth with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 177mm | 5.5hrs | 14.9hrs | 21°C |
June is a wet month in Perth and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Perth for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Perth and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Perth with around 177mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 169mm | 5.8hrs | 14.1hrs | 20°C |
July in Perth is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Perth for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Perth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Perth with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 118mm | 7hrs | 13.2hrs | 19°C |
The weather in August in Perth is characteristically mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Perth for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Perth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Perth with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 71mm | 8hrs | 12.2hrs | 19°C |
Perth's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Perth for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Perth and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Perth with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 52mm | 9hrs | 11.4hrs | 19°C |
October is a reasonably dry month in Perth and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Perth, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Perth and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Perth with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 25mm | 10.2hrs | 14.9hrs | 20°C |
November is a dry month in Perth and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Perth, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the spring in Perth and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Perth with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 13mm | 11.6hrs | 14.1hrs | 21°C |
December in Perth is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Perth, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Perth and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Perth with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Perth weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 12hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 17.4°C 63.3°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 177mm 7ins |
| Warmest sea: | March | 22.7°C 72.9°F |
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