General overview of Australia
Australia has a diverse range of climate zones, varying from a tropical in the north to temperate regions in the south.
The tables below show a range of seasonal weather statistics across various cities in Australia. You can find more detailed climate information at the Bureau of Meteorology website.
Western Australia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with lots of sunshine, moderate temperatures and seasonal rain with Perth having more days of sunshine than any other major Australian city.
With the largest land mass of all the states, Western Australia has two distinct variations in seasons. The southern half of the state, which includes Perth, experiences the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter whereas the northern half of the state has two seasons; “the wet” and “the dry”.
“The dry” occurs between May and September where clear blue skies are the norm and the temperatures are pleasant during the day and dip considerably during the night.
“The wet” occurs between October and April when most of the rain falls, bringing humidity and thunderstorms. The daytime temperatures are in the mid to high 30’s with evening temperatures in the mid 20’s.
In the Perth metropolitan area you might hear the term ‘the Fremantle Doctor’. This refers to the cooling afternoon south-westerly breeze during summer.
The cooler climate of the south west has given rise to the area becoming famous for its wonderful food and wine regions.
Take a look at the image below to see the range of temperatures you can expect to find in Western Australia.
