Australia · Oceania
Perth, Australia: cost, safety and best time to visit (2026)
Population: 2.4MCurrency: AUDTime zone: Australia/Perth
US travel advisory
Level 1
Exercise Normal Precautions
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Mar and Apr
highest visit score, Open-Meteo climate record
About Perth
Perth is a coastal city in Western Australia with a population of about 2.4 million people. It is not the country's capital, but it functions as the main hub for the state and offers a mix of beaches, parks, and city attractions. Travelers on a budget can expect to spend around $90 a day, while mid-range travel runs about $210 a day, and a more comfortable, luxury-style trip averages $445 a day. Over a full week, those figures scale to $630, $1,470, and $3,115 respectively. The city sees its sunniest, driest, and warmest weather from January through April, which is also when visit conditions are rated highest. Cooler, wetter weather arrives midyear, bringing lower prices and quieter streets in June, July, and August. Whether you are watching costs closely or spending more freely, Perth's daily rhythm is shaped heavily by its long dry summer and its shorter, rainier winter.
Weather through the year
Average high in °C and monthly rainfall in mm, from the Open-Meteo archive.
Jan
31°
1mm
Feb
31°
7mm
Mar
29°
29mm
Apr
25°
26mm
May
23°
87mm
Jun
18°
165mm
Jul
17°
148mm
Aug
18°
148mm
Sep
20°
61mm
Oct
23°
40mm
Nov
26°
15mm
Dec
30°
3mm
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a week in Perth cost?
A budget traveler should plan for about $630 over seven days, while a mid-range trip runs closer to $1,470. Travelers wanting more comfort and flexibility can expect to spend around $3,115 for the same week at the luxury tier.
When is the best time to visit Perth?
January, February, March, and April are the strongest months, with the highest visit scores of the year. These months combine warm days, minimal rain, and long hours of sunshine, particularly January and February with highs around 30 to 31 degrees Celsius and under 10mm of rain.
Is Perth safe to visit?
The US State Department rates Australia Level 1, its lowest risk category, meaning travelers should exercise normal precautions; this rating applies at the country level, not specifically to Perth. UK guidance flags a high global terrorism threat and recommends general vigilance, alongside standard advice on petty crime and scams that applies broadly across Australia.
Is a budget trip to Perth realistic?
Yes, the budget tier is estimated at $90 a day, which covers basic accommodation, simple meals, and local transport. Costs can be kept down further by traveling in the off-season months of June, July, and August, when demand and prices tend to ease.
When is the cheapest time to visit Perth?
June, July, and August are listed as the off-season, coinciding with the coolest and wettest months of the year. July is the coolest month, with highs around 17.2 degrees Celsius and 148mm of rain, and it also sees the least sunshine at 8.5 hours a day.
What about food and getting around the city?
Costs for meals and local transport are built into the daily budget figures, ranging from $90 for budget travel up to $445 for a luxury pace. Warmer months from January to April make walking and outdoor dining more comfortable, while the wetter winter months call for more planning around rain.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
- US State Department travel advisories — public domain, fetched September 21, 2026
- UK FCDO foreign travel advice — Open Government Licence v3, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.