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What months are summer in Western Australia?
Summer – the three hottest months December, January and February. Autumn – the transition months March, April and May. Winter – the three coldest months June, July and August.
What is the hottest month in Western Australia?
February
February is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F), and July is the coldest month of the year, with an average low of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F). 77% of rain in Perth falls between May and September.
What is the best time to visit Western Australia?
The best time to visit Perth is in September, October or November when the city is aglow with the colors and perfumes of spring and sunny days are uninterrupted by rain. December through February constitutes Perth’s summertime and is marked by scorching temperatures.
What are the seasons like in Western Australia?
Western Australia weather and climate is one of the most diverse in the country and varies from the tropical north to the temperate south. The weather in the north is characterised by wet and dry seasons while the southern areas experience four distinct seasons – summer, autumn, winter and spring.
When should I go to Rottnest Island?
The best time to visit Rottnest Island is in Autumn or Spring. The months of October and November are recommended as the weather is perfect and the seas calm enough for a swim or water sports. Rottnest Island has a temperate Mediterranean style climate with wet-mild winters and dry summers.
Is Western Australia humid or dry?
Western Australia has many types of climate, in the south-west, the climate is temperate, with winter rainfall (June-August) and four distinct seasons, to the north the climate is tropical with a wet season and a dry season (April to November) while in the rest of the land is arid or semi-arid.
Is Rottnest Island Expensive?
Rottnest comparatively more expensive A return journey for a car with 5 people costs $143, including passenger fares. The fast passenger ferry is $20 return per adult and $5 return per child (aged 5-14). So for a family of two adults, three children, the cost would be $55.
Is Rottnest colder than Perth?
Rottnest Island enjoys the same Mediterranean-style climate as Perth. It is generally a few degrees cooler in the height of summer and enjoys warmer winters with less rainfall compared to the mainland.
Is Perth too hot in summer?
Summer in Perth is hot and dry with very little rainfall. Average temperatures range from 17.5 – 30°C (63.5 – 86°F). In the afternoons a sea breeze called the ‘Fremantle Doctor’ provides some relief from the heat.
Can you walk around Rottnest Island in a day?
Gabbi Karniny Bidi – Discover the Salt Lakes If you only do one walk while you are on Rottnest then this is a pretty good way to spend an entire day. After admiring the interior of the island you can settle on one of the many famous beaches and take a dip in the sheltered waters.
When is the best time of year to visit Australia?
Summer in Australia falls between December and February and is famous for sunny days with high temperatures. It’s the wet season in the tropical north (November to April), which is characterised by monsoonal rains and high humidity. Many tourism operations are closed for the season, as are some national parks (such as Kakadu) due to flood risks.
What are the major events in Australia in the summer?
There are a number of major events and festivals in the Australian summer. Australia’s national public holidays in December are Christmas Day and Boxing Day; and on January 26, Australia Day. The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race starts on Sydney Harbor in late December with around 100 boats of different sizes competing for line and handicap honors.
Is Western Australia a year-round holiday destination?
From the Mediterranean climate in the south, desert in the east and tropical conditions in the north, Western Australia can confidently claim to be the rarest of things – a year-round holiday destination.
What makes Western Australia so special?
As the second largest state in the world (half the size of Europe), Western Australia’s sunny climate has shaped some of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes. From the Mediterranean climate in the south, desert in the east and tropical conditions in the north, WA can confidently claim to be the rarest of things – a year-round holiday destination.