The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The wettest month is usually December and the driest months are July and August. Perth has a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average maximum temperature in January is 31.5 °C (88.7 °F), and the average minimum temperature in July is 5.4 °C (41.7 °F). The average annual rainfall is 869.2 mm (34.22 in), and the wettest month is June, with an average rainfall of 163.6 mm (6.44 in).