Australia Season Weather [portable] Jun 2026

Snow in the mountains, crisp sunny days in the north, rainy and chilly in the south.

Note: The temperature values are average high and low temperatures for each season. The rainfall values are annual averages. australia season weather

In desert areas, a 40°C day can become a 5°C night. Pack accordingly. Snow in the mountains, crisp sunny days in

| Region | Summer (Dec-Feb) | Autumn (Mar-May) | Winter (Jun-Aug) | Spring (Sep-Nov) | |--------|----------------|------------------|------------------|------------------| | | Hot, humid, storms | Excellent | Mild, sunny, some rain | Unpredictable but nice | | Melbourne | Hot, heatwaves | Excellent | Cold, cloudy, rainy | Windy, warming | | Brisbane | Hot, very humid | Perfect | Perfect (dry, sunny) | Warming, humid | | Perth | Hot, dry | Excellent | Mild, rainy | Excellent (wildflowers) | | Adelaide | Hot, dry | Excellent | Cool, crisp | Windy, nice | | Hobart | Mild, pleasant | Excellent | Cold, snow possible | Cool, fresh | | Darwin (Tropics) | Wet season – avoid | Best (Apr-May) | Best (Dry season) | Becoming wet | | Cairns (Tropics) | Wet, cyclones | Best | Best | Good early, wet late | | Uluru (Outback) | Avoid (extreme heat) | Excellent (Apr-May) | Excellent (Jun-Aug) | Good early, hot late | | Australian Alps | Green, no snow | Autumn colours | Ski season | Snow melts, muddy | In desert areas, a 40°C day can become a 5°C night

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology ( bom.gov.au ) is accurate and essential. Ignore phone weather apps – use BOM or its app.

This guide covers the official seasons, regional breakdowns, unique phenomena (like the Wet/Dry in the tropics), and practical travel advice.

| City | Summer Temp (°C) | Autumn Temp (°C) | Winter Temp (°C) | Spring Temp (°C) | Annual Rainfall (mm) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sydney | 22-30 | 15-22 | 8-15 | 12-20 | 1,200 | | Melbourne | 20-28 | 12-18 | 6-12 | 10-16 | 650 | | Brisbane | 24-32 | 17-24 | 10-17 | 14-22 | 1,000 | | Perth | 25-35 | 18-25 | 12-18 | 16-23 | 400 | | Darwin | 28-35 | 24-30 | 20-25 | 25-32 | 1,800 |