You might want to hit the beach or your local swimming pool on Monday before most of us head back to work on Tuesday, with very hot weather predicted over the next two days.
A warm top of 31 degrees has been forecast for Perth for the first day of 2017.
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But much hotter weather has been predicted for the next two days before a cool change kicks in later in the week.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a very hot 37 degrees for Perth on Monday.
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On Tuesday, when most West Aussies will head back to work after the Christmas break, the forecast has been set at a scorching 39 degrees.
It will be 34 degrees on Wednesday, followed by 28 on Thursday and 25 degrees on Friday.
Perth's Five Day Forecast:
Monday - Min 20 Â Max 37
Tuesday - Min 22 Â Max 39
Wednesday - Min 21 Â Max 34
Thursday - Min 18 Â Max 28
Friday - Min 14 Â Max 25