Perth weather in August (Western Australia, Australia)

Thinking of visiting Perth in August? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Perth includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 19°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Perth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 222 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Perth climate page with graphs.

 

Perth, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 54%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 222 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Australia in August

Find out more about the weather in Australia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Perth, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Perth.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Australia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Australia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.