Perth · Month comparison

July vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs July at #11. Best wildflower month — 24°C, dry, world's most diverse spring bloom on full display.

Humpback whale breach off Perth coast in July winter migration

July

#11 of 12 months

Worth considering

Coldest, wettest month — 18°C, but school holidays and whale watching start.

  • ↑Whale watching off Augusta and Dunsborough at peak — humpbacks heading north
  • ↑Margaret River truffle season in full swing
Western Australia wildflower carpet in October spring peak

October

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Best wildflower month — 24°C, dry, world's most diverse spring bloom on full display.

  • ↑Peak wildflower month — WA is the world's most biodiverse wildflower region
  • ↑24°C, light winds, sea climbing back to 19°C
FactorJulyOctober
Weather score
4
10
Value score
8
7
Crowd score
8
7
Events score
5
9
Atmosphere
6
10
Avg high temp18°C24°C
Monthly rain145mm45mm
Daily sunshine5.5hrs9hrs

July trade-offs

  • ↓145mm rain and 5.5 hours sun — winter at its worst
  • ↓School holidays first two weeks — rates climb 30%
  • ↓Nights drop to 8°C; pack proper coat

October trade-offs

  • ↓Wildflower tours book ahead — best routes (Coalseam, Mt Lesueur) fill weekends
  • ↓Bushfire-prep season starts — total fire bans on hot windy days
See all 12 months for Perth →July in detail →October in detail →
Scores compare months within Perth. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →