Climate

The south west corner of Western Australia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with Perth having more days of sunshine than any other major Australian city.

Australia has a diverse range of climate zones, varying from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. Being the largest state, Western Australia enjoys both of these climate zones.

See the Bureau of Meteorology website for seasonal weather statistics and forecasts across Australia.

Changes to the Graduate Stream of the State Nomination Migration Program

The State Nomination Migration Program (SNMP) Graduate stream will soon be more accessible for international students who study in Western Australia.

On 16 October 2019 Premier Mark McGowan announced that the Graduate Stream of the SNMP will be extended to include vocational education and training (VET) graduates who complete a qualification in Western Australia at Certificate III level or above, excluding trade occupations (unless approved for delivery to international students).

For information on the current Graduate Stream of the State Nomination Migration Scheme requirements visit the State nomination requirements page.

Wyndham is the hottest place in Australia with an annual mean temperature of 29.1 °C.