| Region | Typical Dec–Feb Max | Night Min | Notes | |--------|--------------------|-----------|-------| | (Darwin, Cairns, Broome) | 31–34°C (88–93°F) | 23–26°C | Hot & humid. “Wet season” – heavy rain, storms. | | Central/Outback (Alice Springs, Uluru) | 35–40°C (95–104°F) | 20–24°C | Extreme dry heat. Can exceed 45°C (113°F). | | Southeast (Sydney, Brisbane, Perth) | 26–30°C (79–86°F) | 17–21°C | Warm to hot, moderate humidity. | | Southwest (Perth, Margaret River) | 28–32°C (82–90°F) | 16–19°C | Dry heat – “Mediterranean” summer. | | Temperate South (Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra) | 25–29°C (77–84°F) | 12–15°C | Can have sudden hot spells (40°C+) then cool change. | | Tasmania (Hobart) | 20–23°C (68–73°F) | 11–13°C | Mild, pleasant. Coolest summer in Australia. | | Alpine areas (Snowy Mountains, Victorian Alps) | 15–20°C | 4–10°C | Warm days, cool nights. No snow except high peaks. |
Northern Australia doesn't have a traditional summer; they have "The Wet." summer temperature in australia
The UV index here is no joke. You can go from "pasty" to "lobster" in under 15 minutes without sunscreen. The "Safety Warning" (1/5 Stars ⭐) | Region | Typical Dec–Feb Max | Night
| City | Typical Humidity (afternoon) | Feels like | |------|------------------------------|-------------| | Darwin | 70–80% | 35–40°C (very oppressive) | | Brisbane | 50–65% | Warmer than actual | | Sydney | 50–60% | Sticky on hot days | | Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth | 30–40% | Dry heat – more comfortable | | Alice Springs | 10–20% | Dry – sweat evaporates quickly | Can exceed 45°C (113°F)
A famous hot, dry wind that blows dust from the central deserts toward the coastal cities. 🔥 Extreme Heat and Heatwaves