Residents of Perth woke up to unseasonably cold temperatures this morning. The capital city registered a minimum temperature of 2.5C at 6:56am. The last time Perth was this cold in May was about 7 years ago, on 19 May 2019. The combination of calm winds and clear skies overnight contributed to the chilly temperatures in Perth.

As shown in the map below, temperatures were quite cold across the Perth Metro, with single-digit temperatures recorded along the coast and some subzero temperatures further inland.

Image: Temperature readings across southwest WA at 6:15am 24 May, 2026. Source: Weatherzone.

The town of Wandering, located well inland (about 110km southeast of Perth) fell to a frigid -3.2C at 6:59am today, which was the coldest May temperature for that location in 14 years.

These will likely be the coldest temperatures for the month of May as mornings will trend warmer from tomorrow. Be sure to check to latest Perth forecast for details about temperatures as well as a significant rain event expected midweek.