Perth is at its best from March to April and September to November.
It is busiest and priciest in December.
Expect the most rain in June to August.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Perth month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | 22° / 12°mostly dry, 45 mm | Shoulder | Dussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 27° / 15°dry, 24 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026 | 31° / 18°dry, 8 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | 32° / 19°dry, 23 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | 32° / 19°dry, 24 mm | Shoulder | Hot, dry summer (30-32°C, heatwaves above 40°C); the afternoon sea breeze, the... |
| March 2027Best weather | 30° / 18°mostly dry, 39 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekendEaster |
| April 2027Best weather | 25° / 15°mostly dry, 32 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 22° / 12°some rain, 82 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 18° / 10°rainy spells, 110 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 17° / 10°rainy spells, 123 mm | Off-season | Student rush |
| August 2027 | 18° / 9°rainy spells, 124 mm | Off-season | Student rush |
| September 2027Best weather | 20° / 10°some rain, 55 mm | Shoulder | Wildflower season across Western Australia, August to October; the Kings Park festival... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Perth, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Perth from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Perth?
The best weather in Perth is from March to April and September to November. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December. The quietest months are May to August.
When is the rainy season in Perth?
The wettest months are June to August. Winter: Perth's wet season, 18-19°C days and cool nights.
When is Perth most crowded?
Peak season is December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Perth from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Chennai has the lowest fare right now: ₹46,284 (return, 10 nights) for Thu 22 Oct.
How hot does Perth get?
The hottest month is January, with average highs of 32°C; the coolest nights come in August, around 9°C.