Perth weather in August (Western Australia, Australia)

What can you expect from the weather in Perth during August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Perth generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Perth in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Perth in August?

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 in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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