Australia Weather Forecast
Australia weather: 38°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Australia is a country in Oceania. Australia is a country in Oceania with its capital at Canberra. It has a population of about 27 million. The capital is Canberra.
Right now it is 38°F (4°C) in Australia with overcast. It feels like 33°F. Today runs from 33°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Australia is January, February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while June is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), about 290 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 51°F is 6.3°F below the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Australia today at 9.5/10. Overnight lows near 33°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Australia
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Australia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:10 AM, Aug 6 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Australia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 33° | 2% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 34° | 0% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 31° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 31° | 2% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 49° / 38° | 100% · 0,6 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 40° | 96% · 0,6 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 40° | 16% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 39° | 55% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 38° | 39% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 36° | 6% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 36° | 4% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 41° | 6% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 41° | 10% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 37° | 16% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 38° | 12% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | 30% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
Climate in Australia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 58° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 80° | 58° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 76° | 56° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 46° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 60° | 43° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 35° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 52° | 36° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 37° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 63° | 40° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 44° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 74° | 52° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 80° | 55° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Australia
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Australia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Australia
Go in January, February, March, April, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by state in Australia
8 states and provinces mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Australia
2 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Explore Australia
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Australia?
Australia is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -35.2809, 149.13. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Australia right now?
It is currently 38°F (4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Australia?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Australia, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Australia in?
Australia observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 5:10 AM.
How many people live in Australia?
Australia has a population of approximately 27 million.
What is the nearest airport to Australia?
The closest airports are Melbourne Airport (MEL), 290 mi away, Brisbane Airport (BNE), 594 mi away and Perth Airport (PER), 1.913 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Australia?
Popular options include Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Great Barrier Reef.
What places are in Australia?
Australia covers 10 places in this atlas, including Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
