We are all accustomed to the fact that December, January, and February are a time of snow and cold. In Australia at this time hottest season, they don’t even think about snowfall there!
Their spring is like our autumn, and their summer is like winter. It sounds contradictory, but let’s look at the weather in Australia by month and know when it’s best to go on vacation to this unusual country for us.
Climate of Australia
Australia ranks 6th among all continents in area and is famous for its large number, so the climate on the mainland driest in the world.
Do not forget that Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, and this is where all the subtleties of the country’s weather conditions begin.
Let's move on to the main thing, what is the weather like in Australia? The continent is located on three warm climate zones:
- subequatorial;
- tropical;
- subtropical.
Statistics also show that prevailing wind in Australia - southern, and the rarest - southwestern.
Worth mentioning about the island Tasmania located near Australia. In the summer, snow falls there, although it melts quickly, but little penguins live there.
Seasons: what is the weather and air and water temperatures by month?
We are all used to thinking that - one of hottest continents peace, this is partly true. But in certain periods, not everything is as smooth as it seems.
in winter
December. Australia experiences a hot summer during this period. Tourists may even be prohibited from visiting the central part due to extreme heat. The weather in the northern hemisphere has an average air temperature of +36°C, at night the minimum value is +32°C, and the sea is still warm - +30°C.
On the south side quite warm. The average temperature per day is +22-26°C, the water can warm up to +21°C.
But the island of Tasmania is taking its toll, and there the air temperature is not lower than +20°C.
January. Temperatures reach their highest levels of the year. In the north we observe the following situation: the temperature in Darwin can reach +39°C, at night - +29°C, the rainy season begins, the number of rainy days varies from 3 to 10 days.
Cities in the south in January have the most comfortable climate. The average air temperature is +25°C, at night - +23°C, the water warms up to +24°C. There are about 7 rainy days, precipitation is 84 mm.
February. The real rainy season begins in February, although it is still quite warm. In some regions, due to heavy rains, the road may be closed and tourists may not be allowed to enter to avoid an accident.
In the North it falls highest rainfall: approximately 180 to 260 mm. But the heat makes itself felt, for example, in Darwin at this time the average air temperature is +33°C, and the water temperature is +22°C. Southerners still have the same number of rainy days as in January, with an average rainfall of 83 mm. In Sydney, temperatures can reach +26°C, at night - +19°C.
in spring
- April. Having survived the rainy season in March, drought begins. The weather is favorable throughout the continent. Almost everywhere the average air temperature is +20-25°C, sea water is +19-22°C. Precipitation in the south is 16 mm, in the north - 65 mm. On the island of Tasmania, the weather stays at +19°C, and precipitation totals 48 mm.
March. This month marks the transition from the rainy season to the dry season, it becomes cooler, the heat recedes and the beach season goes along with it. First, let's figure out what's happening in the southern part of the mainland. The daytime temperature drops to +23°C, and at night it reaches +20°C, the water temperature is +22°C.
Precipitation in the south is almost doubling compared to the previous month.
In the north, the situation is almost identical. The average daily temperature drops to +22-25°C, but precipitation is already 103 mm.
May. It’s not a bad month for tourists to visit the country – the precipitation has already stopped, and the weather is becoming quite warm. On average, all regions of the country receive 20 mm of precipitation.
In the North, the temperature rises again and reaches - +31°C, at night +24°C, the water in the Indian and Ocean warms up to +28°C. In the southern part the daytime temperature is +20°C, at night - +12°C. These are quite favorable conditions for city tours.
In summer
- August. In the third and last month of summer, the weather normalizes and becomes moderate. In the north the temperature can already be between +28-31°C, and it is also quite warm at night. And the water temperature reaches +28°C. It is still cool in the south, +17-19°C during the day, +10°C at night. The average temperature in the ocean is +15°C.
June is the first month of winter for Australians, and for them it is the coldest.
South The continent is occupied by the cities of Perth, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide - during the day the temperature reaches up to +20°C, at night it can be +11°C, and there may even be precipitation of approximately 58 mm. The water temperature fluctuates - +12-19°C.
In the north– Darwin, Cairns – weather conditions are warmer than in other regions, but for local residents this is the coldest season, the temperature there drops to +29°C, and at night - +20°C. The water is heated to +25°C.
The coldest place at this time is on the island of Tasmania, where the temperature can drop from +11°C to +4°C.
July. This month is already cold for the entire country as a whole.
In the south, the average temperature is +9-18°C, and at night it drops to +1°C. Ocean water is +13-15°C.
What will surprise the north in July? It is, of course, much warmer here than in the south. The indicators record an average temperature of +19-30°C, at night -+20°C. The water in the ocean is quite warm - +24°C.
in autumn
When is the best time to relax?
Many people now know that the climate in Australia is very diverse. But this will not stop you from enjoying the most beautiful landscapes of cities, seeing exotic animals of Australia, and getting to know the underwater world and its inhabitants.
Holiday season
In autumn, a large number of cultural and entertainment programs open to your eyes. Tourists often visit during this period winery(Margaret River area), get acquainted with local cuisine, visit exhibitions and theaters.
In winter, it is worth paying attention to family and other tourist resorts that will help you fully relax and have a great time.
In spring, locals and tourists love to go fishing. Australia is surrounded by two oceans, so there will be no problem with fishing spots. The water is quite cold, but this does not interfere with surfing, because it is in the fall the highest waves– especially on the Gold Coast.
In the summer, Australia is famous for its ski resorts. For example, a snowy slope in Victoria. Some people prefer to visit the center of the mainland - Simpson Desert and go on a jeep safari there, others go diving.
