Perth residents were met with a sharp chill on Wednesday morning, with the city recording its coldest start to 2026.
Temperatures fell to 7.6C at 6am, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, though it felt even colder at 6.7C — a brisk wake-up call for early risers heading out for walks or the morning commute.
Despite the cold start, the city is set to enjoy a clear and sunny day with a forecast top of 23C.
The expected overnight minimum of 9C was already surpassed by the early morning dip, making conditions colder than predicted.
The cool snap comes ahead of a wetter end to the working week, with rain expected to roll into Perth.
Showers are forecast for Thursday, with a very high chance of rainfall, most likely in the morning.
Temperatures will remain mild, with a maximum of 21C and a minimum of 14C.
Wet conditions are expected to linger into Friday, with a medium chance of showers throughout the morning and afternoon.
The temperature is set to hover at a similar range, reaching a top of 21C and dipping to 13C overnight.
Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions are expected to improve just in time for Anzac Day commemorations on Saturday.
Perth is forecast to enjoy sunny skies and dry weather, with a maximum of 23C and a cool morning low of 10C.
However, the reprieve may be short-lived, with rain returning early next week.
Showers are forecast for Monday, along with the possibility of a thunderstorm.
PERTH WEATHER FORECAST
- Wednesday: Sunny, 9-23 ☀️
- Thursday: Showers, 14-21 🌧️
- Friday: Showers, 13-21 🌧️
- Saturday: Sunny, 10-23 ☀️
- Sunday: Sunny, 11-25 ☀️
- Monday: Mostly sunny, 13-24 🌧️
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, 14-24⛅️
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