AU Perth · Autumn

Visit Perth
in October?

Perth in October: solid, though December remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -31.95°N 115.86°E
70°FMax temperature
23%Rainy days
12.0hSunshine / day

Perth weather in October

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 70°F
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.9/10)

Should you visit Perth in October?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 23%
🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 70°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.9/10). December scores higher but the gap is small.

Perth in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn in Perth is often underrated: 21°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (9.9/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Perth

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January66°F86°F5%0.0in13.1h9.1/10
☀️ February66°F86°F8%0.0in13.0h9.0/10
☀️ March64°F82°F15%0.1in11.5h9.0/10
🌤️ April59°F75°F20%0.0in10.7h8.2/10
🌤️ May54°F70°F26%0.1in9.9h7.5/10
🌤️ June52°F64°F43%0.2in9.2h7.0/10
🌦️ July50°F63°F50%0.2in9.2h6.4/10
🌦️ August50°F63°F43%0.2in10.4h7.0/10
🌤️ September52°F66°F27%0.1in11.2h7.4/10
🌤️ October54°F70°F23%0.1in12.0h7.9/10
🌤️ November59°F75°F13%0.0in13.4h8.9/10
☀️ December64°F82°F6%0.0in13.8h9.9/10
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 October, Perth averages 70°F, 23% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10. See methodology →

October vs December (best month)

The best month is December (score 9.9/10). Difference:

FAQ — Perth in October

Is October a good time to visit Perth?
October is an excellent time to visit Perth (score 7.9/10). With 70°F, 12.0h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Perth in October?
With 70°F max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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