Perth in July
#1
Perth in July
Hi
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
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Re: Perth in July
Hi
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
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Re: Perth in July
Hi
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
#4
Re: Perth in July
Thanks guys. Any more comments would be welcome. I am really unsure about making this trip at this time of year.
It will be my first trip to Australia and I am half considering postponing it for a year or two when I can visit in better weather.
It will be my first trip to Australia and I am half considering postponing it for a year or two when I can visit in better weather.
#5
Re: Perth in July
My husband travels up north on business a lot and he says it's warmer than here in Perth. Some of the places he recommended we go were Broome (pearls) and up to the very far north Kunnunura area. Of course you'll have to fly wherever you go, as from Perth to Broome is thousands of kms away.
Let me know when you're coming over and I'll give you more up to date information then. I'll also get the old man to pick up some info on northern stuff to do next time he's up there.
#6
Re: Perth in July
July/August are not really the best time of year to be here. It's cool and rainy for the most part. If I were to come for my one and only visit I would do it in October/November when it's drier and a little warmer, but not yet hot.
My husband travels up north on business a lot and he says it's warmer than here in Perth. Some of the places he recommended we go were Broome (pearls) and up to the very far north Kunnunura area. Of course you'll have to fly wherever you go, as from Perth to Broome is thousands of kms away.
Let me know when you're coming over and I'll give you more up to date information then. I'll also get the old man to pick up some info on northern stuff to do next time he's up there.
My husband travels up north on business a lot and he says it's warmer than here in Perth. Some of the places he recommended we go were Broome (pearls) and up to the very far north Kunnunura area. Of course you'll have to fly wherever you go, as from Perth to Broome is thousands of kms away.
Let me know when you're coming over and I'll give you more up to date information then. I'll also get the old man to pick up some info on northern stuff to do next time he's up there.
Once I know what I am doing I may PM you for some info on the towns up north. Have done little research so far, as there have been so many things conspiring against this trip. It is now looking quite likely though.
#7
Re: Perth in July
Thanks for the advice. At the moment, my job dictates I will have to visit in July or August but I am holding fire as my job may change in the next month. Based on what you've said, if my only choice is July then I will go ahead with the trip but spend more time up the north. I intend to visit friends in Margaret River too so probably wont spend much time in Perth itself.
Once I know what I am doing I may PM you for some info on the towns up north. Have done little research so far, as there have been so many things conspiring against this trip. It is now looking quite likely though.
Once I know what I am doing I may PM you for some info on the towns up north. Have done little research so far, as there have been so many things conspiring against this trip. It is now looking quite likely though.
Feel free to PM. And when in Perth do let me know and I'll be happy to take you out for a coffee and show you some of the sights here.
#8
Re: Perth in July
If you come in the winter it will be very similier to your normal grey english days. You wont really get a feel for what australia is like the rest of the year, you will see a lot of rain as well.
If I were you I would wait and try to come in the spring or towards the end of the summer here and you will get a different impression than coming inthe grey rainey winter
If I were you I would wait and try to come in the spring or towards the end of the summer here and you will get a different impression than coming inthe grey rainey winter
#9
Re: Perth in July
Margaret River is down south a bit, so it is likely to be colder down there at that time of year. It is lovely, though. Lots of wineries if you like that sort of thing.
Feel free to PM. And when in Perth do let me know and I'll be happy to take you out for a coffee and show you some of the sights here.
Feel free to PM. And when in Perth do let me know and I'll be happy to take you out for a coffee and show you some of the sights here.
If you come in the winter it will be very similier to your normal grey english days. You wont really get a feel for what australia is like the rest of the year, you will see a lot of rain as well.
If I were you I would wait and try to come in the spring or towards the end of the summer here and you will get a different impression than coming inthe grey rainey winter
If I were you I would wait and try to come in the spring or towards the end of the summer here and you will get a different impression than coming inthe grey rainey winter
I had imagined it to be a bit like the med in winter in that you could expect a mix of cool daytime temps, every chance of rain and cold at night. Have to say grey weather does not appeal!
#10
Re: Perth in July
Sorry, but it rains a LOT in July and August. Not a fine misty kind of rain, but when the winds blow in off the ocean it's a hard horizontal kind of rain.
#11
Re: Perth in July
That is bad news but it is why I posted. I can google all I like, but I would like to hear how it is from people that live there. Appreciate that.
#12
Re: Perth in July
On paper Perth gets more annual rainfall than Manchester, all condensed into a shorter period of time. When Dorothy says it rains, it RAINS! I arrived in winter 2005 and during my first month there were only 2 days when it didn't piss down!
#13
Re: Perth in July
The trip to Margaret River is to see a close friend although I know it is a lovely area, so the weather would be immaterial (up to a point). Will let you know when I've made a decision - thanks for the offer of coffee, it may happen yet.
I had imagined it to be a bit like the med in winter in that you could expect a mix of cool daytime temps, every chance of rain and cold at night. Have to say grey weather does not appeal!
I had imagined it to be a bit like the med in winter in that you could expect a mix of cool daytime temps, every chance of rain and cold at night. Have to say grey weather does not appeal!
it will give you an idea of what the weather did in July last year.
You do get clear days when there's no rain and its up in the high teens in the day and drops to 4 or 5 at night.
#14
Re: Perth in July
Have a look here http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/dwo/20...1.200807.shtml
it will give you an idea of what the weather did in July last year.
You do get clear days when there's no rain and its up in the high teens in the day and drops to 4 or 5 at night.
it will give you an idea of what the weather did in July last year.
You do get clear days when there's no rain and its up in the high teens in the day and drops to 4 or 5 at night.
#15
Re: Perth in July
Hi
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
I will be visiting Perth later this year and my only option is July or August - so I am assuming I will be hitting mid winter.
Only got a vague idea of itinerary so far, but thought about flying up to the north of WA and spending a week in Margaret River also. Is the climate very different in the north, ie warmer and drier.
So for those who know the area and climate, is it worth visiting at that time or should I postpone it a year when I will have more choice of flying times.
Bump ..
IMO, April/May are the best months to visit Perth, nice sunny days without it being too hot, can't comment on the Northern areas as I haven't been.
When you are here, let me know & we will meet up for a vino or two ..