Weather in Perth, Western Australia, Australia in August
In an average August, Perth sees a daily high around 18°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 16°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
27°C
2023-08-31
Lowest
12°C
1986-08-13
Low
Highest
19°C
2013-08-07
Lowest
8°C
1981-08-31
Feels-like
Highest
28°C
2023-08-31
Lowest
4°C
1981-08-31
Humidity
Highest
15.0 g/m³
2013-08-07
Lowest
6.6 g/m³
1987-08-02
Wind
Highest
64 km/h
1991-08-02
Lowest
9 km/h
2011-08-17
Precip
Wettest
168 mm
2004
Driest
28 mm
2008
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