Summer is characterized by long, sunny days and intense heat, particularly in the interior. The official start of summer. Coastal cities like Sydney
| Event | Northern Hemisphere | Australia | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Snow, coats, hot cocoa | Beach, BBQs, sunscreen | | Easter | Spring bunnies and tulips | Autumn leaves and harvest | | School Year | September – June (Summer off) | January – December (Summer off) | | Halloween | Crisp autumn | Late spring (warm nights) | seasons by month in australia