Australia Weather Forecast
Australia weather: 55°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Australia
No snow is in the current forecast window for Australia.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Australia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 62° / 54° | 100% · 0,7 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 49° | 100% · 0,8 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 48° | 18% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 46° | 10% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 44° | 17% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 42° | 24% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 42° | 2% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 40° | 5% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 47° | 27% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 42° | 16% | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 53° | 20% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 48° | 28% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 43° | 22% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 48° | 31% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 48° | 32% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 49° | 35% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
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° | 35° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 57° | 38° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 63° | 40° | 0,8 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- 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 55°F (13°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 94% and wind is 2 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 12:46 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 3, 2026 at 12:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
