Western Australia Weather Forecast & Warnings
Comprehensive weather forecasts, warnings, and climate information for Western Australia, Australia.
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Western Australia Climate Overview
Western Australia spans multiple climate zones due to its vast size. Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The tropical north experiences wet and dry seasons with cyclone risk, while the interior is arid desert with extreme temperatures.
Current Weather Warnings
Seasonal Weather Patterns
summer
Hot and dry in Perth with easterly winds. Tropical north experiences monsoon and cyclone season. Extreme heat in interior regions.
autumn
Cooling temperatures in south. End of cyclone season in north. Pleasant conditions statewide. First rains in southwest.
winter
Wet season in southwest with cold fronts. Dry and mild in north. Frost in southern agricultural regions.
spring
Spectacular wildflower season. Warming temperatures. Reducing rainfall in southwest. Storm season building in north.
Common Weather Events
Popular WA Locations
View AllHistorical Weather Records
Hottest Recorded
50.5°C
Oodnadatta (border region)
2 January 1960
Coldest Recorded
-7.2°C
Eyre
17 August 2008
Wettest Day
404mm
Whim Creek
3 April 1898
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Weather forecasts for cities, towns, and regions across Western Australia.
31°C Summer
Average summer maximum. Winter averages 18°C.
150mm (interior) to 1200mm (southwest)
Annual rainfall varies significantly across different regions.