Climate And Seasons Of Western Australia

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Western Australia Climate

Western Australia takes up one-third of the continent, and has a large variety of landscapes that matches the huge differences in its climate. The north side experiences tropical humidity while the deserts are dry and the South-West gets dry summers and wet winters.

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperatures In Perth, Western Australia (Celsius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	31	31	30	26	22	19	19	19	20	23	26	29
Min	18	18	17	14	10	8	8	8	9	11	14	16
Rain	16	9	19	37	87	133	153	123	87	41	23	10

RAIN – Rainfall in mm

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperatures In Perth, Western Australia (Fahrenheit)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	88	88	86	79	72	66	66	66	68	73	78	84
Min	64	64	62	57	50	46	46	46	48	52	57	61
Rain	0.63	0.35	0.75	1.46	3.42	5.24	6.02	4.84	3.42	1.61	0.9	0.4

RAIN – Rainfall in Inches

School Holidays in Western Australia

The summer break is between mid-December to late January. There are two week breaks between terms, in mid-April, early July and late September.

In Western Australia, the Queen's Birthday is celebrated on the first Monday of October and Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of March. Western Australia Day is observed on the first Monday of June. Read more on Public Holidays in Australia.

Summer

The weather in December is not as warm as it is in January and February. Temperatures are at their highest during these months, so it's not a surprise that everyone is at the beaches. Bring your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and make sure to pre-book your campervans and accommodations.

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Autumn

The days are still sunny in March, and the temperature gets cooler in April and May. You can expect warm days, cool nights and great weather for camping in Autumn, but also be prepared for the occasional rainfall. Remember to pack some warm clothes and a rain jacket. Make sure you don't forget with our Australian Camping Checklist.

Winter

There are only a few warm days in June, and July and August can get very wet. If you are traveling during these months, make sure to have your rain jacket and plenty of warm clothing.

Spring

Most people will say that Spring is the best time to visit Western Australia, since the days are warm and the nights are cool, with limited rainfall. September still gets a few rain showers, while October and November offer excellent weather for outdoor activities. You still need warm clothes for the evenings, but bring some sunscreen as well when you're enjoying the sun.

Planning a trip to a city in Western Australia? Read about The Best Time To Visit Perth and Broome.