Perth is on the verge of shattering a rainfall record that has stood since the mid-1990s, as relentless winter downpours continue to soak Western Australia’s capital.

According to Weatherzone, the city’s June, July, and August totals are set to eclipse the wettest winter since 1996. Perth recorded 129.8 millimeters of rain in June and 174.4 millimeters in July, both well above long-term monthly averages. So far this August, 88.8 millimeters have fallen, with just 34 millimeters more needed to surpass the 1996 mark of 122.7 millimeters.

Forecasters expect that milestone could be reached within days. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is predicting steady showers through the end of the month, fueled by a series of cold fronts sweeping across southwest WA.


The latest front has already brought damaging winds and torrential rain. Overnight, a gust of 117 km/h slammed into Jandakot, breaking a 35-year local record. Fallen trees, flying debris, and power outages were reported across Perth’s metropolitan area.

While BoM meteorologists say such conditions are “normal” for this time of year, they caution that the intensity of the current systems could pose safety risks. A strong marine wind warning remains in place for large stretches of the WA coastline, including the Perth local waters, Lancelin Coast, and Leeuwin Coast.