Climate and Weather of Western Australia, Australia

In Australia you have several regions, one of which is called Western Australia. The most popular city in this region is Perth, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Western Australia. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Western Australia, the months of April, May, June, September, October and November bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 19°C and 27°C.

Note that the warmest month in Western Australia is normally January, with the temperature reaching 32°C, while July has the coolest maximum daytime temperatures, reaching 18°C.

January and February are generally the hottest months of the year.

January, February and December marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 19 mm.

January is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Western Australia has a number of different climate zones. A big part has a hot desert climate with only 200 mm rainfall per year . The coastal areas are less warm. The areas in the southwest have a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers. The north experiences a tropical climate with hot humid summers and warm dry winters.

Summer is from October to April with a maximum temperature of 29°C and a minimum of 17°C. The average water temperature is 20°C. Winter runs from May to September. The temperature is then up to 18°C with a minimum of 8°C. The water is about 17°C.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Western Australia, Australia?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.