In Australia there is a wide variety of weather conditions. It can be either very cold or extremely hot and dry. In the south the climate is moderate with cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. In the north the climate is mostly tropical with dry and wet seasons. The monsoon influences the north-west, while there is even snow in the south-east. The temperatures range from 30°C in the summer, to 6°C in winter. The deserts can stay without rain for years, but when there is rain – there can be floods.
As Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons are just opposite to the ones in Europe and America. During the dry season (April – October), it is suitable to visit the Northern Territory and Queensland, with its rainforests and beaches.
For more detailed information please refer to a particular state climate page or to an individual city/resort.
Australia Capital Territory Climate | New South Wales Climate
Northern Territory Climate | Queensland Climate
Southern Australia Climate | Tasmania Climate
Western Australia Climate | Victoria Climate
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