Perth · Month comparison

November vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs November at #5. Best wildflower month — 24°C, dry, world's most diverse spring bloom on full display.

Rottnest Island quokka and beach in November spring warmth near Perth

November

#5 of 12 months

Best match

Late-spring sweet spot — 27°C, beaches warming, no summer heat or crowds.

  • 27°C and dry; sea at 20°C and warming weekly
  • Cottesloe and Trigg beaches reopen properly; Rottnest ferry rates still low
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
FactorNovemberOctober
Weather score
10
10
Value score
6
7
Crowd score
6
7
Events score
7
9
Atmosphere
9
10
Avg high temp27°C24°C
Monthly rain20mm45mm
Daily sunshine10hrs9hrs

November trade-offs

  • Last two weeks of Nov can spike with end-of-school events
  • Sharks tagged inshore — Surf Life Saving WA app worth checking

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
Scores compare months within Perth. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →