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Weather and climate in Australia

When to visit... People are often shocked to find that it’s not hot all the time in all of Australia. Here’s a rough guide to what to expect. Remember that summer runs from October to March, so expect the hottest temperatures in January and February.

TEMPERATE	TROPICAL	‘VERY HOT’
Summer Average Max: 28C Average Min: 17C Rainy days a month: 12 Don’t forget your: sun cream	Summer Average Max: 30C Average Min: 23C Rainy days a month: 17 Don’t forget your: waterproofs	Summer Average Max: 35C Average Min: 24C Rainy days a month: 6 Don’t forget your: sun hat
Winter Average Max: 15C Average Min: 8C Rainy days a month: 11 Don’t forget your: warm top	Winter Average Max: 25C Average Min: 13C Rainy days a month: 9 Don’t forget your: tropical quilt	Winter Average Max: 27C Average Min: 7C Rainy days a month: 2 Don’t forget your: sleeping bag

The seasons in Australia are the reverse of those in Europe, so spring and summer is during October to March, autumn and winter is between April and September. The south is generally cooler and can experience chilly and rainy days in winter, with snow only common in mountainous regions. The north is tropical and hot with the wet (summer) and dry (winter) seasons being the only changes weather wise - the temperature is more or less a constant 30 degrees throughout the year. Central Australia can be warm in autumn/winter days, but gets quite cold at night due to the clear skies. In the summer, inland Oz can be seriously hot - up to and over 40 degrees. Wherever and whenever you go in Australia, I would recommend taking a lightweight cagoule and broad-brimmed Aussie-outback-type hat - both can be useful in keeping the sun and rain off. Click here >> for more

SAFETY TIP     The safety experts at Objective advise... "The sun's strength, plus the hole in the ozone layer, make Australia high-risk with regards to skin cancer. Avoid sun at the hottest part of day and use sun cream with high UVA protection. Remember, skin cancer kills years later..." Click here >> for travel safety advice