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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Briefly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

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Check the live conditions above for your capital city’s current temperature and sky, then plan around today’s mix of coastal showers and inland heat. A trough is bringing patchy rain to the south-east while the north stays hot and humid.

What is the weather doing across Australia today?

Sydney and Melbourne are seeing a few light showers this morning, with Brisbane mostly fine and warm. Adelaide is partly cloudy, while Perth enjoys clear skies after a cool start. Darwin remains humid with a chance of a late storm. The weather in Australia 10 days outlook shows the trough lingering over the eastern states into the weekend.

How does the weather vary by region this time of year?

Australia weather winter is giving way to early spring, so days are warming up but nights are still crisp in the south. Australia weather sydney today is around 22°C with a possible shower, while australia weather melbourne sits cooler at 18°C with patchy rain. Inland areas like Alice Springs are dry and sunny, typical of australia weather year round in the desert.

Hottest cityDarwin, 32°C (feels like 36°C)
Coolest cityHobart, 14°C (partly cloudy)
Wettest spotPerth, 0.2 mm so far today
UV IndexModerate to high across most capitals

Frequently asked questions about Australia weather

What is the best month to visit Australia for good weather?

April and October offer mild temperatures and lower humidity across most capitals. These shoulder months avoid the extreme heat of summer and the cold of australia weather winter.

How accurate is the 14-day weather forecast?

Forecasts beyond 7 days are general outlooks only. For planning, use the australia weather 14 days trend for broad patterns, but rely on the 7-day for daily decisions.

Why is the weather so different between Sydney and Perth?

Perth sits on the west coast under a different weather system, often drier. Sydney is influenced by the Tasman Sea and easterly winds, bringing more humidity and rain year-round.

For more detail, check the Australia weather hub for your city, or see Weather Today for updates. If you’re after a longer view, the Weather Forecast Australia page has the outlook. For severe storms, visit Severe Weather Warning.