Perth in January

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).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• MarchGreatInside Perth's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
• AprilGreatInside Perth's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
• MayGreatInside Perth's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
• SeptemberGreatInside Perth's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.

• PerthHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 3 days
• South-west, Australia · Perth, Margaret River, Rottnesthot

  Dry, hot summers with afternoon sea breeze; wildflowers north of Perth Aug–Oct.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year big impact

  31 Dec – 1 Jan · Australia

  Sydney Harbour fireworks: vantage points ticketed or claimed from morning; beds book out months ahead.

• Summer school holidays big impact

  Mid-Dec to late Jan · Australia

  Coast, campsites, ferries and Tasmania fill; prices peak.

Crowds · Australia overall

High

Prices · Australia overall

High

Australia overall: Peak summer in the south: beaches, holidays and high prices; the north is in full wet and cyclone season.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Perth, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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