October · Australia
Best time to visit Perth in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Perth in October
Average temperature 17°C, 57 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.2/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Perth scores 9.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Perth spreads along the Swan River, with Kings Park, Indian Ocean beaches, and Rottnest Island close by.
October ranks 4th of 12 for Perth — one of the best windows
October averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight.
A 9.2/10 puts this among the year's best months in Perth (4th of 12); only November scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Perth in October?
- In October, Perth averages 17°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.2/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Perth?
- October earns a 9.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Perth in October?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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