Essential Information

Climate

Perth's Australia's weather and climate, is best described as Mediterranean, with long dry summers and mild rainy winters. In summer many Perth activities revolve around the water.

Opening hours

Banks: Mon-Thu 9:30am-4pm; Fri 9:30am-5pm
Hotels: Pub licensing hours are generally 10am-12pm.

Public holidays

1 January, 26 January (Australia Day); 25 April (Anzac Day); Easter, March/April; 1st Mon in May (May Day); Queen's Birthday, 2nd Mon in June; Labour Day, 4 October; Christmas/Boxing Day 25-26 December. School summer holidays are mid-December to late January.

Emergencies

• POLICE, AMBULANCE or FIRE: 000