Perth · WinterMonth summary
Perth weather in January
✅ Excellent
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 86°F
🌧 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°F.
Our take: Visiting Perth in January is a safe bet: great weather, only 5% chance of rain.
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
Even in winter, Perth enjoys 30°F. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 66°F | 86°F | 5% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 66°F | 86°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 64°F | 82°F | 15% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 59°F | 75°F | 20% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 54°F | 70°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 52°F | 64°F | 43% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 50°F | 63°F | 50% | 0.2in | 9.2h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 50°F | 63°F | 43% | 0.2in | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 52°F | 66°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 70°F | 23% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 59°F | 75°F | 13% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 64°F | 82°F | 6% | 0.0in | 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 86°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 86°F, 13.1h of sunshine and 5% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Perth in January?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.1h/day.
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