Perth summary
Weather
Today
Min: 9 °C/Max: 16 °C
Showers easing
Min: 9 °C/Max: 16 °C
Showers easing
Tomorrow
Min: 2 °C/Max: 16 °C
Mostly sunny
Min: 2 °C/Max: 16 °C
Mostly sunny
Monday
Min: 2 °C/Max: 18 °C
Mostly sunny
Min: 2 °C/Max: 18 °C
Mostly sunny
Tuesday
Min: 5 °C/Max: 22 °C
Late shower
Min: 5 °C/Max: 22 °C
Late shower
Location
Perth is the capital city of the state of Western Australia, situated in the south-west of the state.
Climate
Perth experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The mean temperature in February, the hottest month, is around 31°C (88°F), dropping to 18°C (64.4°F) for the winter months of July and August.
Perth has, on average, more hours of sunshine per day than any other Australian capital city.
Population
1.5 million
Main industries
Mining (iron, alumina, nickel and gold), petroleum, natural gas and agricultural produce such as wheat, barley and wool.
information provided by The Weather Co.
