Weather in Perth in August
In an average August, Perth sees a daily high around 17°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 12°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2023-08-31
Lowest
10°C
2025-08-25
Low
Highest
17°C
2006-08-06
Lowest
2°C
1986-08-12
Feels-like
Highest
29°C
2023-08-31
Lowest
-3°C
1986-08-12
Humidity
Highest
13.9 g/m³
2013-08-07
Lowest
4.9 g/m³
2010-08-10
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
2003-08-02
Lowest
7 km/h
2021-08-02
Gust
Highest
96 km/h
2003-08-02
Lowest
15 km/h
2022-08-05
Precip
Wettest
166 mm
1992
Driest
9 mm
2008
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