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Summer Temperature In Australia -

Always swim between the red and yellow flags, as heat brings crowds to the surf.

A famous hot, dry wind that blows dust from the central deserts toward the coastal cities. 🔥 Extreme Heat and Heatwaves summer temperature in australia

| 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. | Always swim between the red and yellow flags,

Famous for "four seasons in one day." It can hit 40°C (104°F) one day and drop to 19°C (66°F) the next. “Wet season” – heavy rain, storms

Generally 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F), but heatwaves frequently push past 40°C (104°F).

In Northern Queensland, "stinger season" means you have to wear a lycra suit to swim in the ocean to avoid jellyfish. The Verdict

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