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Best time to visit Perth

Go inMarch–April and September–December

Spring is warm and in full bloom.

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Perth month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood31°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciest–
FebruaryGood32°CMostly dryModerateAveragePerth Festival
MarchGreat30°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
AprilGreat26°CSome rainModerateAverage–
MayGreat22°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneMixed19°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed18°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed19°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat20°CWetQuietCheapestWildflower season
OctoberGreat23°CSome rainModerateAverageWildflower season
NovemberGreat26°CSome rainModerateAverageWildflower season
DecemberGreat29°CMostly dryModerateAverage–

Festivals, events and seasons in Perth

  • February🎉 Perth FestivalArts festival in February.
  • Sep–Nov🌿 Wildflower seasonWestern Australia’s famous wildflowers.

Good to know

  • Flights to Perth are usually cheapest in May–September. The catch: May–September are rainy.
  • Crowds and prices peak in January, so book early.
  • The heaviest rain falls in June–August.

Perth is one of the most isolated big cities in the world.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Perth?

The best time to visit Perth is March–April and September–December. Spring is warm and in full bloom.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Perth?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.

When is Perth busiest?

Perth is busiest in January.

What is the weather like in Perth?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and July the coolest at 18°C. The wettest period is May–September.

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