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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Data Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

Perth is experiencing the conditions shown in the live forecast above, with the city’s typical clear-skies and warm-to-hot setup dominating the immediate outlook. That north-easterly breeze is keeping humidity low and visibility high for a classic early-autumn day across the Swan Coastal Plain.

What’s driving Perth’s weather right now?

A strong ridge of high pressure over the Bight is directing a dry, stable airmass across southwest WA. This pattern locks in mostly sunny skies and a steady sea breeze that develops mid-afternoon, which is why you might feel the temperature drop a few degrees by late afternoon — a very Perth signature. The Bureau of Meteorology (bom perth today) observations show this gradient holding firm, so don’t expect surprises into the evening.

If you’re checking weather in perth tomorrow, the same ridge keeps conditions near-identical: another warm, settled day with the seabreeze kicking in around 2–3pm. The weather perth 14 days outlook on the extended models suggests the ridge weakens slightly late next week, opening the door for a weak front to brush the southwest capes — but Perth itself stays dry.

Is there any storm risk or warnings?

Right now there is no perth storm today activity showing on radar, and no perth weather warning today has been issued for the metro area. For the latest official alerts, check the perth weather warning today live feed from the Bureau. The inland Goldfields region might see a stray afternoon shower, but the city centre and suburbs are clean. If you’re planning around weather in perth 10 days, the signal is for above-average warmth with no significant perth storm damage today expected.

Now TemperatureRefer to the live forecast above
WindE/NE 15–25 km/h, shifting SW seabreeze
Humidity40–55% in the afternoon
WarningsNo current warnings for Perth metro
Should I expect a storm in Perth today?

No. The live forecast above shows stable conditions with no storm cells on the radar. The high-pressure ridge is keeping the atmosphere capped. Any storm activity is confined to inland regions well east of the metro area.

How accurate are the 14-day Perth weather forecasts?

For Perth, 14-day outlooks reliably capture the broad synoptic pattern — such as ridge or trough dominance — but day-to-day temperature and wind details become less certain beyond 7 days. The current model runs show consistency through the first week.

When does the seabreeze arrive in Perth today?

The Fremantle Doctor, as locals call it, typically pushes inland between 2pm and 3:30pm in autumn. The live forecast above indicates the wind shift around 3pm, dropping temperatures a few degrees as the south-westerly flow establishes.

For the broader picture across the country, visit our Australia weather hub or see how conditions compare on the east coast at Sydney Weather.