Australia Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Australia over the year. What is the best time to visit Australia?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Australia over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Port Douglas to perfect in Melbourne. January is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Adventure Bay with 18°C (64°F) to extremely high in Marble Bar with 41°C (106°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Australia. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In February the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Cairns to perfect in Melbourne. February is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Liawenee with 18°C (64°F) to extremely high in Marble Bar with 40°C (104°F).

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In March the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Port Douglas to perfect in Melbourne. March is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Liawenee with 16°C (61°F) to extremely high in Marble Bar with 39°C (102°F).

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In April the weather in Australia ranges from unpleasant in Darwin to perfect in Melbourne. The temperatures range from moderate in Liawenee with 13°C (55°F) to extremely high in Kununurra with 37°C (99°F).

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In May the weather in Australia ranges from unpleasant in Jindabyne to perfect in Sydney. The temperatures range from low in Liawenee with 9°C (48°F) to very high in Marrakai with 34°C (93°F).

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In June the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Jindabyne to perfect in Gold Coast. June is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Liawenee with 7°C (45°F) to very high in Palmerston with 33°C (91°F).

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In July the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Jindabyne to perfect in Gold Coast. July is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Liawenee with 5°C (41°F) to very high in Palmerston with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Australia.

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In August the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Jindabyne to perfect in Gold Coast. August is a winter month. The temperatures range from low in Liawenee with 7°C (45°F) to very high in Marrakai with 34°C (93°F).

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In September the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Thredbo to perfect in Sydney. The temperatures range from low in Liawenee with 9°C (48°F) to extremely high in Kununurra with 38°C (100°F).

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In October the weather in Australia ranges from unpleasant in Darwin to perfect in Melbourne. The temperatures range from moderate in Liawenee with 12°C (54°F) to extremely high in Purnululu National Park with 39°C (102°F).

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In November the weather in Australia ranges from unpleasant in Darwin to perfect in Melbourne. The temperatures range from moderate in Liawenee with 15°C (59°F) to extremely high in Marble Bar with 41°C (106°F).

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In December the weather in Australia ranges from poor in Darwin to perfect in Melbourne. The temperatures range from moderate in Adventure Bay with 16°C (61°F) to extremely high in Marble Bar with 42°C (108°F).

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