Here is your interesting, region-by-region guide to navigating the Australian climate year-round.
's weather is famous for being diverse and often the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. Because the continent is so vast, you can experience everything from tropical heat and monsoonal rains to alpine snow and dry desert conditions all in the same year. 📅 Seasonal Breakdown australia year round weather
Australia’s weather is a land of extremes, defined by its massive size and location in the Southern Hemisphere. Because the seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere, travelers often head "Down Under" to find summer in December or crisp autumn colors in April. 📅 Seasonal Breakdown Australia’s weather is a land
Note: All temperatures are approximate averages. Always check current forecasts and fire danger ratings when traveling. Always check current forecasts and fire danger ratings
| City | Summer High / Low | Winter High / Low | Annual Rain | |------|------------------|-------------------|--------------| | Sydney | 26°C / 19°C (79°F / 66°F) | 17°C / 8°C (63°F / 46°F) | 1,200 mm | | Melbourne | 26°C / 14°C (79°F / 57°F) | 14°C / 5°C (57°F / 41°F) | 650 mm | | Brisbane | 29°C / 21°C (84°F / 70°F) | 21°C / 11°C (70°F / 52°F) | 1,000 mm | | Perth | 30°C / 18°C (86°F / 64°F) | 18°C / 8°C (64°F / 46°F) | 730 mm | | Adelaide | 29°C / 17°C (84°F / 63°F) | 15°C / 7°C (59°F / 45°F) | 550 mm | | Hobart | 21°C / 12°C (70°F / 54°F) | 12°C / 5°C (54°F / 41°F) | 615 mm | | Darwin | 32°C / 25°C (90°F / 77°F) | 31°C / 20°C (88°F / 68°F) | 1,700 mm | | Canberra | 28°C / 13°C (82°F / 55°F) | 12°C / 1°C (54°F / 34°F) | 620 mm |
| If you want to... | Go in this month | Go to this region | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | January / February | Sydney / Perth / Gold Coast | | Snorkel the Reef | June / July / August | Cairns / Whitsundays | | Ski on Snow | July / August | Thredbo / Perisher (NSW) or Falls Creek (VIC) | | Avoid Crowds | May / June | Anywhere (The shoulder season sweet spot) | | See Desert Sunsets | April / September | Uluru / The Outback |