Western Australia weather in August
August is one of the least pleasant months in Western Australia: highs of 18°C (64°F) and about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 14°C (56°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 17°C (63°F). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with July, it is about as warm and drier; September brings highs of 18°C (65°F) and 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Perth, the largest city in Western Australia. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Western Australia?
least pleasant month Weather score 64/100.
August is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Western Australia. For better conditions, consider Oct–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Western Australia in August?
Some rain is normal: about 106 mm (4.2 in) falls in an average August. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Western Australia in August?
Days average 18°C (64°F) and nights 14°C (56°F).
Western Australia weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 18 mm | 33% | 25°C (77°F) | best |
| February | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm | 37% | 25°C (76°F) | best |
| March | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm | 40% | 23°C (74°F) | best |
| April | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm | 51% | 22°C (71°F) | best |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 84 mm | 54% | 20°C (68°F) | fair |
| June | 19°C (66°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 113 mm | 59% | 19°C (66°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 128 mm | 60% | 17°C (63°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 106 mm | 58% | 17°C (63°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 18°C (65°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 70 mm | 53% | 18°C (64°F) | fair |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 32 mm | 45% | 20°C (67°F) | best |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 25 mm | 40% | 21°C (70°F) | best |
| December | 25°C (76°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm | 36% | 23°C (74°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Western Australia in August
Weather can differ a lot within Western Australia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 106 mm | least pleasant |
| Mandurah | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 120 mm | least pleasant |
| Bunbury | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 115 mm | least pleasant |
| Geraldton | 19°C (67°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Baldivis | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 120 mm | least pleasant |
| Albany | 16°C (60°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 93 mm | least pleasant |
| Canning Vale | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 106 mm | least pleasant |
| Kwinana | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 106 mm | least pleasant |
| Kalgoorlie | 20°C (67°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Busselton | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 115 mm | least pleasant |
| Ellenbrook | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 99 mm | least pleasant |
| Dianella | 18°C (64°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 106 mm | least pleasant |