Western Australia Weather Forecast
Western Australia weather: 75°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Western Australia is a state in Australia. Western Australia is an Australian state or territory. It has a population of about 2.9 million. The capital is Perth.
Right now it is 75°F (24°C) in Western Australia with light drizzle. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 60°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Western Australia is April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. The climate is hot and arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 106°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 48°F.
The closest major airport is Perth Airport (PER), about 489 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Western Australia today at 8.1/10. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Western Australia right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:39 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Western Australia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 60° | 86% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 56° | 0% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 51° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 49° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 52° | 0% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 50° | 4% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 72° / 52° | 6% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 73° / 52° | 10% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 57° | 7% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 90° / 65° | 2% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 65° | 2% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 67° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 71° | 1% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 67° | 4% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 67° | 2% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 68° | 0% | 15 mph | 7 |
Climate in Western Australia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 106° | 83° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 105° | 81° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 98° | 76° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 91° | 69° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 81° | 58° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 73° | 52° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 48° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 55° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 85° | 60° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 94° | 67° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 98° | 73° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 103° | 79° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Western Australia
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Air quality and pollen in Western Australia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Western Australia
Go in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Western Australia
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Western Australia
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Western Australia?
Western Australia is a state in Australia. Its coordinates are -25.0424, 117.7936. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Western Australia right now?
It is currently 75°F (24°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 51% and wind is 20 mph.
When is the best time to visit Western Australia?
April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Western Australia, which has a hot and arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Western Australia in?
Western Australia observes Australia/Perth (UTC+08:00). The local time is 11:39 PM.
How many people live in Western Australia?
Western Australia has a population of approximately 2.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Western Australia?
The closest airports are Perth Airport (PER), 489 mi away.
What places are in Western Australia?
Western Australia covers 2 places in this atlas, including Perth and Margaret River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (au-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
