Large parts of Western Australia have just experienced one of their driest Julys on record, despite winter beginning with promising rainfall. A lack of consecutive cold fronts and strong storm systems left Perth and the southern half of the state far drier than usual during what is typically one of WA’s wettest months.
Perth recorded just 56.8 mm of rain for July less than half its long‑term average of 147 mm. Across the broader South West, conditions were even more extreme: the region averaged 39.7 mm, the lowest July total since records began.
Under a stubborn ridge of high pressure, skies remained mostly clear and settled for much of the month. The South West didn’t see its first meaningful rainfall until nearly a week into July, when the month’s first cold front arrived. While Busselton Airport and Walpole North logged their highest daily totals for the month, inland areas missed out entirely.
Between showers, ABC readers captured striking images including double rainbows, formed when sunlight reflects through water droplets at just the right angle.
With rainfall so scarce, anyone mentioning a “dry July” in WA this year is almost certainly talking about the weather, not the alcohol‑free fundraiser.
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