Australia Weather Forecast
Australia weather: 71°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Australia?
No - rain is unlikely in Australia today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri and Sat.
The next 7 days carry about 6 times a normal week's rain for October (1,6 in against 0,3 in).
16-day forecast for Australia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 50° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 56° | 99% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 52° | 100% · 0,8 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 48° | 20% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 46° | 6% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 48° | 18% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 42° | 20% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 61° / 41° | 20% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 37° | 18% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 42° | 24% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 47° | 19% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 52° | 37% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 47° | 29% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 42° | 28% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 44° | 10% | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 43° | 26% | 8 mph | 8 |
What this means for Australia
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 4°F above the 69°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 58°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 63°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and August - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 71°F (22°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 45% and wind is 10 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 2:32 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 October 2, 2026 at 2:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
