Climate Insights for Perth

City of Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Hottest
January
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
August
11°C low53°F low
Wettest
July
114 mm rain4.5 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Perth is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 588 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 114 mm of rainfall. Perth is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Perth is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 23.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 4.5 in of rainfall. Perth is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°FebMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°MarMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°JunMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°JulMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°SepMax: 19°Average: 15°Min: 12°OctMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°NovMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 18°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 65°FAverage: 59°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°F
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Min

Perth sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Perth sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 84°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 28mmFebPrecipitation: 24mmMarPrecipitation: 27mmAprPrecipitation: 25mmMayPrecipitation: 57mmJunPrecipitation: 107mmJulPrecipitation: 114mmAugPrecipitation: 101mmSepPrecipitation: 42mmOctPrecipitation: 37mmNovPrecipitation: 20mmDecPrecipitation: 6mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.1inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inAprPrecipitation: 1inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inJunPrecipitation: 4.2inJulPrecipitation: 4.5inAugPrecipitation: 4inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inNovPrecipitation: 0.8inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Perth is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 588 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 6 mm. That's 108 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Perth is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.5 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 16km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 18km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 13mph
Wind Speed

Perth is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 17km/h in autumn.Perth is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb24°75°F
Mar23°73°F
Apr20°68°F
May17°63°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul14°58°F
Aug14°58°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov20°68°F
Dec23°73°F

The best time to visit Perth is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Perth is during January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 53°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Perth based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Perth based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
20 °C67 °F
29 °C84 °F
20 km/h13 mph
28 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
19 km/h12 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
18 km/h11 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
24 °C75 °F
16 km/h10 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
21 °C70 °F
16 km/h10 mph
57 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
18 °C65 °F
16 km/h10 mph
107 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
18 km/h11 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
17 km/h11 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
19 °C66 °F
17 km/h10 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
18 km/h11 mph
37 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C60 °F
24 °C76 °F
19 km/h12 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
21 km/h13 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in