When to go · Perth
Perth in February
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heat over 36°C (97°F)), Jun–Aug (wet and cool).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heat over 97°F (36°C)), Jun–Aug (wet and cool).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heat over 36°C (97°F)), Jun–Aug (wet and cool).Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heat over 97°F (36°C)), Jun–Aug (wet and cool).
Is another month better than February?
February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- PerthHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 2 days
- South-west, Australia · Perth, Margaret River, Rottnesthot
Dry, hot summers with afternoon sea breeze; wildflowers north of Perth Aug–Oct.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Schools back, still hot and settled in the south; Tasmania at its best; avoid the tropics.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Perth, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Avoid
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Feb: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 2 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: Medium
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (heat over 36°C), Jun–Aug (wet and cool).
March: Inside Perth's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Perth: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen