Today
Mostly sunny
23° high / 11° low
Beach conditions matter
Weather
Perth Weather Forecast And Planning
Use the forecast as a practical planning check before choosing a beach day, park day, Swan River walk, Rottnest ferry trip, indoor attraction or family outing.
Last updated: 2026-10-16
Forecast
Perth 7 Day Planning Forecast
Mostly sunny. Beach conditions matter.
Sat
Partly cloudy
24° high / 11° low
Beach conditions matter
Sun
Showers easing
21° high / 13° low
Indoor backup useful
Mon
Partly cloudy
21° high / 11° low
Check conditions
Tue
Partly cloudy
23° high / 11° low
Beach conditions matter
Wed
Showers
24° high / 14° low
Indoor backup useful
Thu
Shower or two
20° high / 13° low
Rainy-day activity
Weather source: Bureau of Meteorology. Check the official Perth forecast before travel, especially for heat, storms, ferry days and beach conditions.
How To Use The Forecast
Weather-Aware Perth Planning
Perth plans work best when the weather check comes before the attraction list. A sunny day can suit parks, beaches and river walks, but wind, heat, rain, surf conditions and ferry warnings can change what feels realistic.
Use this page as a quick filter, then check the official forecast and the attraction's official source before making a firm plan. Opening hours, events, ferry services, beach conditions and access details can change independently of the weather.
Choose The Day
Turn The Forecast Into A Perth Plan
Use the day's temperature, rain and wind as a quick filter before choosing coast, river, park, ferry, indoor or family plans.
Wind changes beaches and ferries
Heat changes walking and kids' plans
Rain makes indoor backups useful
Coast window
Beach Days
Sun helps, but a realistic beach day still depends on wind, swell, water quality, patrol status and ability.
- Good for
- Cottesloe, Scarborough, snorkelling and sunset coast stops.
- Check first
- Wind, surf, water quality and beach patrols.
Ferry check
Rottnest And Ferry Days
Treat Rottnest and island plans as weather-dependent until ferry and marine conditions look sensible.
- Good for
- Rottnest, ferry crossings, cycling and island beaches.
- Check first
- Ferry alerts, wind, swell and return-trip timing.
Walkable day
Swan River Walks
Mild, dry days suit river loops, but exposed foreshore paths feel harder in wind, heat or heavy rain.
- Good for
- Elizabeth Quay, South Perth, Matagarup and short ferry hops.
- Check first
- Shade, wind direction, shower timing and walking distance.
Park window
Kings Park And Gardens
Warm days can still work well if the longer walking happens early or late, with shade and water built in.
- Good for
- Kings Park, botanic gardens, lookouts and picnic stops.
- Check first
- UV, heat, drinking water, shade and wet paths.
Indoor backup
Rainy-Day Attractions
Museums, galleries, Scitech, AQWA and heritage attractions can keep the day useful when showers move through.
- Good for
- Indoor attractions, covered heritage stops and city-based plans.
- Check first
- Opening days, bookings, parking and walking between stops.
Shorter day
Hot-Day Family Planning
Hot days work better with one main stop, shorter walks, shade, toilets, water and an indoor backup nearby.
- Good for
- AQWA, Scitech, museums, shaded parks and single-stop outings.
- Check first
- Shade, toilets, transport gaps, pram distance and cooldown options.
Transport
Walking, Public Transport And Weather
Perth is easy to underestimate on foot. A short map distance can feel different with children, luggage, heat, rain or a long gap between shaded stops.
For car-free days, compare the weather with train, bus and ferry links before choosing a route. Central Perth, Elizabeth Quay, Perth Cultural Centre, Fremantle and South Perth can be practical without a car when the weather and timing suit.