Perisher, New South Wales, Australia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Perisher, New South Wales, Australia? If you're planning to go to Perisher, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Perisher, New South Wales, Australia

Based on the climate and weather in Perisher, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for Perisher, New South Wales, Australia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Perisher, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection you can have.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Perisher, New South Wales, Australia by month

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January

January in Perisher is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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February

February is crisp. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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March

March in Perisher is cool and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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April

In April, Perisher is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Perisher, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

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May

In May, Perisher is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Perisher, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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June

June here is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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July

July in Perisher is frosty and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C).

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August

In August, Perisher is frigid and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Perisher, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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September

September here is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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October

If you visit Perisher during October, you might notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally around 60 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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November

November in Perisher is cold and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

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December

December for Perisher is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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Activities for Perisher, New South Wales, Australia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Perisher.

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