Perth has a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. It’s one of the sunniest major cities in Australia, with more than 135 clear days a year.
Summers are from December to February. Temperatures can often reach 86°F (30°C) or higher. The summer temperatures are made bearable by the sea breeze from the southwest, known locally as the ‘Fremantle Doctor’.
Winter arrives in June and remains through August, with the weather cool and wet. Average winter temperatures hover between 46°F (8°C) and 68°F (20°C). Rainfall and thunderstorms are commonplace during the winter in Perth.