Rottnest Island is a must-see destination in Western Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rottnest Island to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rottnest Island in January, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Rottnest Island, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Rottnest Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perth (PER), which is located 43 km from Rottnest Island. The shortest flight to Rottnest Island from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 19h 10m.
Another option to get to Rottnest Island is to pick up a car rental from Perth, which is about 33 km from Rottnest Island. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and Budget, among others, in Perth.
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Rottnest Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.