Australia’s summer is from December - March and its winter from June - August. Much of Australia is warm or hot throughout the year, and even along the cooler southern coasts the winters are mild rather than cold.
Sydney, Melbourne and Perth
Summers are hot with average maximum temperatures of 25 - 29C. Winters are generally mild (average maximum temperature 13C - 18C). Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year in Sydney and Melbourne, whereas Perth experiences lower rainfall levels in the summer months.
Central Australia
Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock) have comparatively little rainfall throughout the year. Hot and dry days are the norm throughout the summer (average maximum 30C - 35C). Winter days are pleasantly warm, with cooler temperatures at night.
Tropical Queensland
Cairns experiences a typically tropical climate. Summers are warm, wet and humid - resulting in beautiful lush green vegetation. Winters are still very warm, but significantly drier. |