Weather in Perth in August

17.8°C Average high
|
9.4°C Average low
🌤️ Excellent time to visit
🌧️89.9mmRainfall
☀️9.6hDaily sunshine
🌦️10Rainy days
10/10Visit rating

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August in Perth is pleasantly mild, with average highs of 17.8°C and lows of 9.4°C. It is fairly wet (10 rainy days on average), with roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is one of the best months of the year to visit. For the complete picture, see the best time to visit Perth — every month compared. Once you know when to go, find your Perth packing list at 247PackingList.

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Compare all months in Perth

MonthHighRainRating
January 30.2°C 1.7mm 10/10
February 30.4°C 23.2mm 10/10
March 28.4°C 57.2mm 10/10
April 24.4°C 45.4mm 10/10
May 20.9°C 105.5mm 9/10
June 18.0°C 117.4mm 9/10
July 17.6°C 125.2mm 9/10
August 17.8°C 89.9mm 10/10
September 19.5°C 57.2mm 10/10
October 21.6°C 45.4mm 10/10
November 24.4°C 37.0mm 10/10
December 28.7°C 6.0mm 10/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August a good time to visit Perth?

August rates 10/10 for visiting Perth — excellent time to visit. Expect average highs of 17.8°C, 89.9mm of rain across the month and about 9.6 hours of daily sunshine.

What is the temperature in Perth in August?

In August, Perth has average highs of 17.8°C (64.0°F) and average lows of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

Does it rain in Perth in August?

Some rain is likely. Perth averages 89.9mm across about 10 rainy days in August, so a light waterproof layer is worth packing.

What should I wear in Perth in August?

For Perth in August (17.8°C highs / 9.4°C lows), pack warm layers plus light jacket or fleece, comfortable walking shoes, light waterproof layer.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.