Get the appPerth will see a burst of sunshine and temperatures climbing to 28C after a wet start to the week. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts the sun returning on Tuesday, with 27C expected, and 28C on Wednesday under mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will ease to 26C on Thursday. Showers are likely to return on Friday, with the top temperature reaching 25C. Rain is also expected on Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 23C.
Perth is set for five days of sunshine as rain clears early on Monday. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts three days of 27C from Tuesday to Thursday, with cold mornings continuing. Tuesday is expected to bring the highest UV rating of 9, so sun protection is advised. Conditions are forecast to turn cooler by the weekend, with showers returning on Saturday and Sunday.
Perth is experiencing cooler than usual temperatures for October, with cold mornings continuing this weekend. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angeline Prasad said weak cold fronts from the South West coast and cooler winds from the Southern Ocean are behind the chill. On Saturday, the city dropped to 6.4C at 5.30am and reached a maximum of 18C. Sunday's minimum is expected to be around 7C. Warmer weather is forecast from Tuesday, with temperatures of 27 to 29C expected midweek and up to 30C possible in the Perth Hills and inland suburbs.