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Perth weather in January
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
5% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
9.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Perth in January?
✅ Excellent
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.1h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: January is an excellent time to visit Perth. 30°C, 13.1h of sunshine — optimal conditions.
By trip type
Perth in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Perth Even in winter, Perth enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Perth.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 19°C | 30°C | 5% | 0.7 | 13.1h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 19°C | 30°C | 8% | 0.8 | 13.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 18°C | 28°C | 15% | 1.3 | 11.5h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 15°C | 24°C | 20% | 1.1 | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 21°C | 26% | 2.7 | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 18°C | 43% | 4.0 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 10°C | 17°C | 50% | 4.0 | 9.2h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 10°C | 17°C | 43% | 3.9 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 11°C | 19°C | 27% | 1.7 | 11.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 21°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 15°C | 24°C | 13% | 0.7 | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 18°C | 28°C | 6% | 0.3 | 13.8h | 9.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Perth averages 30°C, 5% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Perth in January
Is January a good time to visit Perth?
January is an excellent time to visit Perth (score 9.1/10). With 30°C, 13.1h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Perth in January?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.1h/day.
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