Best time to visit Perth
Go inMarch–April and September–December
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Spring is warm and in full bloom.
See Perth on the globePerth month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 31°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | Perth Festival |
| March | Great | 30°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 22°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Mixed | 19°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Mixed | 18°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Mixed | 19°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Great | 20°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Wildflower season |
| October | Great | 23°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Wildflower season |
| November | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Wildflower season |
| December | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
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.
More places in Australia
- Sydney best in May–Jun and Aug–Dec
- Melbourne best in Oct–Apr
- Cairns best in Jun–Oct
- Uluru best in May–Sep
- Canberra best in Sep–Apr
- Brisbane best in May–Nov
- Gold Coast best in May–Nov
- Adelaide best in Oct–May
- Hobart best in Mar–Apr and Nov–Dec
- Darwin best in May–Oct
- Byron Bay best in Jul–Nov
- Broome best in Jun–Jul
- Airlie Beach best in May–Nov
- Margaret River best in Oct–Apr
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