Perth Weather Today
Want to plan your day, week or weekend ahead? Just check out our Perth weather forecast for an idea of what the weather will be like. Usually, Perth has a Mediterranean climate with dry, hot summers and cool, wet winters.
Perth‘s coldest month is typically July with the max temperature around 18.4 C (65.1f). Winters are usually wet and cold with regular downpours and thunderstorms throughout June/July/August months. Rain in Perth falls between May and September. Perth has an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day, making it the sunniest capital city in Australia.
During spring, days are warm and sunny with average temperatures ranging from 11.7 – 23°C (53 – 73.4°F).
In Summer Perth’s weather has been famous for its sea breeze, known as the “Fremantle Doctor”. The average wind speed in December and January along the coast is 27.7 km/h (17.2 mph).
What is the weather like in Perth this week?
What is today's UV Rating?
UV damage during childhood significantly increases the risk of skin cancer so it’s important to help children develop good sun protection habits from the very beginning. So when the UV index is over 3 it is important to Slip! Slop! Slap! Seek! and Slide! to protect your child. For the best protection use all five forms of sun protection – clothing, sunscreen, a broad-brim hat, shade and sunglasses.
Check out the following pages for ideas of places to stay cool in Perth when the sun is shinning:
Buggybuddys Guide to Water Fun in Perth
Best Beaches in Perth for Kids
Will it rain today?
If it’s a rare rainy day in Perth, you may struggle to think of things to do with the kids? Don’t let them climb the walls, being stuck indoors at home, they’re still lots of fun places to discover in Perth where the rain can’t spoil! Why not head to a museum, hang out at a playcentre or discover your local library.
Is it beach weather today?
Our Perth Beach Weather Forecast provides you with up-to-date information on the wind speed, tide data and live video streams. Perth Beach Weather Forecast provides you with up-to-date information on the various weather conditions in your favourite Perth beaches.