Australia Weather
🇦🇺 9 cities covered · Oceania
· humid subtropical, oceanic, Mediterranean, tropical wet-and-dry climates
Warmest city
Cairns
Coolest city
Hobart
Sunniest city
Perth
Best time to visit
April to May
Weather in Australia at a glance
Australia offers 4 distinct climate types, from humid subtropical to tropical wet-and-dry among its 9 covered cities. Year-round, Cairns posts the highest average temperature (76°F (24°C)) and Hobart the lowest (54°F (12°C)), so the right base depends as much on climate as on itinerary.
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Cairns - annual average 76°
- Coolest city: Hobart - annual average 54°
- Sunniest city: Perth (10.8 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: April to May
- Climate types: humid subtropical, oceanic, Mediterranean, tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Perth leads with about 10.8 hours of sun per day on average. Cairns is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1875 mm (73.8 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, April to May brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Australia today
Australia cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 64° | Jan · 80° | Jul · 47° | 122 | 9.9 | 0 |
| Melbourne | 59° | Jan · 80° | Jul · 44° | 119 | 9.2 | 0 |
| Brisbane | 68° | Jan · 85° | Jul · 51° | 117 | 10.3 | 0 |
| Perth | 65° | Feb · 86° | Aug · 50° | 82 | 10.8 | 0 |
| Gold Coast | 69° | Jan · 82° | Jul · 55° | 125 | 10.3 | 0 |
| Adelaide | 62° | Jan · 82° | Jul · 47° | 98 | 10.2 | 0 |
| Canberra | 55° | Jan · 81° | Jul · 35° | 90 | 9.8 | 0 |
| Hobart | 54° | Jan · 72° | Jul · 40° | 115 | 8.9 | 0 |
| Cairns | 76° | Feb · 87° | Jul · 65° | 160 | 10.3 | 0 |
Australia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82° | 65° | 11 | 11.4 h/day |
| February | 81° | 64° | 9 | 10.9 h/day |
| March | 78° | 63° | 11 | 9.9 h/day |
| April | 73° | 58° | 9 | 9.4 h/day |
| May | 67° | 53° | 9 | 8.5 h/day |
| June | 63° | 49° | 9 | 8.1 h/day |
| July | 62° | 48° | 9 | 8.3 h/day |
| August | 64° | 49° | 9 | 9.1 h/day |
| September | 68° | 51° | 8 | 10.2 h/day |
| October | 72° | 55° | 10 | 10.6 h/day |
| November | 76° | 59° | 10 | 11.4 h/day |
| December | 80° | 62° | 10 | 11.8 h/day |
Australia weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Australia?
Among the cities we cover, Cairns is the warmest, averaging 76°F (24°C) across the year. Its hottest month is February, with highs near 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest city in Australia?
Hobart runs coldest, averaging 54°F (12°C) for the year; July lows average 40°F (5°C).
What is the sunniest city in Australia?
Perth, with about 10.8 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Australia?
Averaged across the covered cities, April to May offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Australia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Australia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Australia like?
The covered cities fall under humid subtropical, oceanic, Mediterranean, tropical wet-and-dry climates. That means hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.