When to go to Perth?
Kings Park looks over the Swan River and the skyline from a ridge of bushland big enough to get lost in, eucalypts and wildflowers included. Cottesloe takes care of the Indian Ocean swim, and the ferry to Rottnest Island delivers bicycles, white bays and quokkas that pose without being asked. Fremantle, down at the port, keeps its limestone warehouses and its working-town character.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Perth, aim for January to May, September to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Perth
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1 | 0 | 25 | 92 |
| February | 12.5 | 6 | 25 | 91 |
| March | 11.1 | 39 | 23 | 83 |
| April | 10.2 | 47 | 19 | 77 |
| May | 8.7 | 99 | 17 | 66 |
| June | 8.2 | 131 | 14 | 59 |
| July | 8.3 | 139 | 14 | 59 |
| August | 9.4 | 123 | 14 | 64 |
| September | 10.7 | 50 | 16 | 75 |
| October | 11.3 | 36 | 17 | 80 |
| November | 12.8 | 24 | 20 | 85 |
| December | 13.3 | 8 | 23 | 89 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Perth, the sunniest month is December, and the driest is January (about 0 mm). Temperatures peak in February (about 25°C). Over the year, an average of 703 mm of rain falls, and 9 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Perth?
- Kings Park (panorama and botanical garden)
- Cottesloe Beach
- Fremantle (historic port)
- Rottnest Island (quokkas, day trip)
Practical info
- Country: Australia
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