Perth has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Temperatures peak in January and drop to their lowest in August, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially in autumn, creating warm and humid conditions.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 🌞 | 34.7°C | 15.9°C | 25.3°C | 63% | 16 | 5.6 | 8.27 |
| February | 🌞 | 34.5°C | 16.3°C | 25.4°C | 63% | 17 | 5.4 | 7.39 |
| March | 🌞 | 33.2°C | 15.6°C | 24.4°C | 65% | 21 | 5.2 | 6.01 |
| April | ☀️ | 29.1°C | 14.3°C | 21.7°C | 68% | 31 | 4.8 | 4.45 |
| May | ☔ | 25.1°C | 12.9°C | 19.0°C | 69% | 89 | 4.9 | 3.27 |
| June | ☔ | 22.1°C | 11.2°C | 16.6°C | 72% | 131 | 5.3 | 2.71 |
| July | ☔ | 20.6°C | 10.4°C | 15.5°C | 73% | 142 | 5.3 | 2.85 |
| August | ☔ | 20.9°C | 10.0°C | 15.5°C | 74% | 105 | 5.1 | 3.74 |
| September | ☀️ | 23.0°C | 10.4°C | 16.7°C | 74% | 72 | 5.0 | 5.05 |
| October | ☀️ | 26.8°C | 11.3°C | 19.0°C | 73% | 35 | 5.1 | 6.53 |
| November | ☀️ | 30.5°C | 12.9°C | 21.7°C | 69% | 25 | 5.4 | 7.71 |
| December | 🌞 | 33.4°C | 14.6°C | 24.0°C | 65% | 10 | 5.6 | 8.43 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025)
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Monthly averages · 1981–2025 climate normals · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 seasonal trends · mm/month
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
💧 Humidity peaks at 74% in September · annual avg 69%
The warmest year in Perth's recorded history was 2024 (avg: 22.0°C), while the coldest was 2005 (avg: 19.4°C).
Average annual high/low · Last 10 years · °C
Total annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 13.5°C | 21.2°C | 28.9°C | 514 | 68% | 5.2 m/s |
2024 🔥 | 14.4°C | 22.0°C | 29.5°C | 452 | 67% | 5.2 m/s |
2023 | 13.2°C | 21.1°C | 29.0°C | 441 | 68% | 5.1 m/s |
2022 | 13.5°C | 20.6°C | 27.7°C | 523 | 69% | 5.2 m/s |
2021 | 13.2°C | 20.9°C | 28.5°C | 578 | 69% | 5.3 m/s |
2020 | 13.1°C | 20.9°C | 28.7°C | 503 | 68% | 5.2 m/s |
2019 | 12.8°C | 20.9°C | 29.0°C | 413 | 68% | 5.0 m/s |
2018 | 13.2°C | 20.1°C | 26.9°C | 572 | 70% | 5.3 m/s |
2017 | 13.2°C | 20.7°C | 28.1°C | 617 | 70% | 5.2 m/s |
2016 | 12.7°C | 20.1°C | 27.6°C | 600 | 70% | 5.1 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
Based on 45 years of data (1981–2025), January is typically the hottest month in Perth, Western Australia, with average high temperatures around 34.7°C.
August is the coldest month in Perth, with average low temperatures around 10.0°C.
July receives the most rainfall with approximately 142 mm, while December is the driest with 10 mm.
The highest recorded temperature was 39.1°C in February 2024. This is part of the historical record spanning 1981–2025.
The lowest recorded temperature was 7.8°C in August 1981.
This page covers 45 years of climate data from 1981 to 2025. As new data is added to the database the page automatically reflects the updated coverage.
Perth receives the most sunlight in December with an average solar radiation of 8.43 kWh/m²/day. This solar radiation data, sourced from NASA POWER, is useful for solar energy planning and agriculture in Western Australia.
All climate data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite and model data. It provides monthly averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
