Weather
Weather in Australia
People are often shocked to find that it's not hot all of the time in Australia. Saying that, there isn't really a bad time to visit the country as regards to the weather.
The north has a tropical climate, with a hot, humid and wet summer, and a very dry and hot winter. Temperatures average 30oC year-round. Due to this tropical climate the north can be subject to cyclones and freak weather conditions. Best to avoid these.
The east and west coast start off hot at the top and progressively get cooler the further south you go.
The south has a temperate climate, with cool winters and hot summers. The cities of Adelaide and Melbourne can get chilly in winter and you'll need to wrap up. It very rarely snows however, unless you're in the mountains.
The seasons of Australia are the opposite of Europe, so Summer runs from January to March. The rest follows suit.
The clear blue skies and perfect climate is one of the things that can make Australia so attractive to visit. The hottest recorded temperate stands at 53.3oC so beware...
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TEMPERATE |
TROPICAL |
VERY HOT |
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Summer Average Max: 28oC Average Min: 17oC Rainy days a month: 12 Don't forget your: sun cream |
Summer Average Max: 30oC Average Min: 23oC Rainy days a month: 17 Don't forget your: waterproofs |
Summer Average Max: 35oC Average Min: 24oC Rainy days a month: 6 Don't forget your: sun hat |
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Winter |
Winter |
Winter |
