What is Australia's climate like? What climate zones is Australia located in - description, features and interesting facts

Climatic conditions Australia and Oceania are defined by the fact that most of their land lies close to and between the tropics, surrounded by relatively warm water basins. Especially great importance has the Pacific Ocean with the system of trade wind air currents of the northern and southern hemispheres existing above it, as well as the continental masses of Australia and Asia itself, noticeably cooling in winter and warming up strongly in summer. The masses of tropical and air dominate, and only in the extreme south of Australia, and are affected by the influence of air masses of temperate latitudes.

The tropical zone is characterized by great climatic diversity in Australia and Oceania. On the islands there are no major differences from the subequatorial belt, but on the mainland there are different climatic regions.

In internal parts Australia and its western edge in tropical latitudes The climate is hot, arid (tropical deserts and). The extreme west is characterized by tropical coastal conditions, although not as clearly defined as in the southwest or coast. In the interior of the continent, continental tropical air prevails throughout the year, and annual precipitation does not exceed 250 mm. Relative humidity is equal to 30-40%, and temperature amplitudes, both annual and especially daily, are very large (the latter can reach 35-40°). In winter there are cold snaps associated with the penetration of cold air masses from the south. Frosts on the soil surface reach -5°. Sharp temperature fluctuations are not typical for the west coast, since the western coasts of Australia do not have such pronounced cold currents as off the coasts of Africa or America.

The far south of Australia, northern Tasmania and the North Island of New Zealand fall within the subtropical region. In the southwest, precipitation falls almost exclusively in winter and its amount decreases from west to east. In summer, the region comes under the influence of the South Indian anticyclone. Temperature conditions, especially in summer, are very unstable. Their main disturbances depend on the entry of highly heated air from the north, which sometimes raises the temperature to 40°, but often cold and wet winds from the south replace these warm ones.

In southeastern Australia, northern Tasmania and New Zealand, the climate is humid with maximum precipitation in summer, when it is brought by easterly and northeastern winds directly from the sea. In winter, precipitation is associated with the polar front. From tropical region In eastern Australia, this area is characterized mainly by lower average winter temperatures (5-10°). In the mountains there are constant frosts of up to 20°.

middle part south coast Australia, on both sides of the Eyre Peninsula, receives very little rainfall and is characterized by significant temperature differences between seasons. Little precipitation falls there in winter.

The southern parts of Tasmania and New Zealand extend into the belt. The climatic conditions of these islands are characterized by high humidity and uniform temperatures. The constant influence of the westerly circulation creates a particularly large abundance of precipitation on the western coasts and western slopes of the mountains. The differences in summer and winter temperatures are very slight, with the exception of mountainous areas, where in winter there are frosts of up to 5°-7°.

Climate of Australia: climate zones
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Australia's climate is not uniform. Because of big size Australia in different parts of it are observed different types climates. Temperatures can range from freezing in the Snowy Mountains in southern Australia to extreme highs in the Kimberley region in the northwest of the continent.

Again, due to the size of the continent, there is no single seasonal calendar for the entire continent. Australia is located within six climate zones, which are represented by two main climate models.

The first model (“moderate”) is characteristic of the temperate zone, as well as desert and semi-desert. The second model (“wet/dry”) extends to the equatorial, tropical, and subtropical zone A.

Climate zones of Australia

Temperate belt (“moderate” model)

The temperate zone extends to coastal areas New South Wales, most of Victoria, Tasmania, the south-eastern tip of South Australia, and the south-western part of Western Australia. Seasons in temperate zone presented in the same way as in most other places in the southern hemisphere:

• Summer: from December to February
• Autumn: from March to May
• Winter: from June to August
• Spring: from September to November

Based on this, Christmas in Australia is held in the middle of summer. In addition, summer holidays for students fall in the winter.

Two other climatic zones, which also experience moderate climatic conditions:

• Semi-desert belt (savanna) - is represented by a strip of arid and semi-arid desert in the central regions of the country, as well as in the region north of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
• The desert belt is the arid and semi-arid region in the center of the continent, extending over long distances in South Australia and Western Australia, far south in western Queensland, and far north in the eastern tip of New South Wales, and nearly half of the Northern Territory.

Tropical zones ("wet/dry" model)

The three climate zones of Australia included in this category are:

• The equatorial belt is the tip of Cape York and Bathurst and Melville Islands, north of Darwin.
• Tropical belt - along the northern part of Australia, including Cape York, the northern part of the Northern Territory, the area south of the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the Kimberley region.
• The subtropical belt is a coastal and inland belt starting from Cairns, along the coast of Queensland, and moving inland to the northern regions of New South Wales and the coastal strip north of Perth, towards Geraldton in Western Australia.

Wet and dry seasons

The climate of Australia in the tropical regions in the north of the country, included in the equatorial and subtropical zones, is characterized by high temperatures air, high humidity, and distinct wet and dry seasons.

In the tropics of Australia wet season, called the monsoon season, lasts about six months, from November to March. At this time it is hotter than in the dry season - the air temperature ranges from 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. During these months there is high humidity and frequent rain, which often causes flooding.

Dry season also lasts about six months, usually from April to October. Air temperatures are lower at this time and the skies tend to be clearer during the day. The average temperature is about 20 degrees Celsius.

Air temperature in Australia

As already mentioned, there is no single climate in Australia, so the air temperature also varies depending on the region. The table below lists the main cities of Australia with average air temperatures by month.

Sydney (New South Wales)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	26	26	25	23	20	17	17	18	20	22	24	26
Min °C	19	19	17	14	11	8	7	8	10	13	15	17
Melbourne (Victoria)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	26	27	24	20	17	13	13	14	16	19	22	24
Min °C	14	14	13	10	8	6	5	6	7	9	10	12
Brisbane (Queensland, south-eastern part)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	29	29	28	26	24	21	21	22	24	26	27	29
Min °C	21	21	20	17	14	11	10	10	13	16	18	20
Cairns (Queensland) Northern part)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	31	31	31	29	28	26	26	27	28	29	31	31
Min °C	24	24	23	22	20	18	17	17	19	21	22	23
Great Barrier Reef (Queensland)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	31.8	31.5	30.7	29.3	27.6	25.9	25.6	26.4	27.9	29.7	30.8	31.8
Min °C	23.5	23.3	22.6	21.0	18.9	17.3	16.3	16.3	17.7	19.8	21.4	22.8
Uluru (Ayers Rock, Northern Territory)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	38	36	34	29	23	20	20	23	26	32	34	37
Min °C	21	21	17	13	8	5	3	6	9	14	17	20
Perth (Western Australia)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	32	32	30	25	22	19	18	18	20	22	26	29
Min °C	17	17	16	13	10	9	8	8	9	10	13	15
Canberra (Australian Capital Territory)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	28	27	24	20	15	12	11	13	16	19	22	26
Min °C	13	13	11	7	3	1	0	1	3	6	9	11
Adelaide (state) South Australia)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	28	28	25	22	18	16	15	16	18	21	24	26
Min °C	16	16	14	12	10	8	7	8	9	11	13	14
Hobart (Tasmania)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	22	22	21	18	15	13	12	13	15	17	19	21
Min °C	12	12	11	9	7	5	4	5	6	7	9	11
Darwin (Northern Territory)
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Max °C	32	31	32	33	32	31	30	31	33	33	33	33
Min °C	25	25	25	24	22	20	19	21	23	25	25	25

Extreme weather conditions in Australia

Cyclones, snow and floods

In tropical Australia, cyclones can occur during the wet season. Inland, desert regions may experience complete drought for several years in a row, and rainfall may lead to flooding. The most rainy months in the capitals of the southern states - from May to July.

Snow falls regularly along the Great Dividing Range, a mountain range stretching across New South Wales and Victoria. The snow season in the Australian Alps in south-eastern Australia lasts from June to September.

Cyclones

Cyclones are a phenomenon tropical climate. They usually take place in Australia between November and April, in the northern part of the country. The most common places where they appear are the coasts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland.

About six cyclones occur in Australia each year. The most famous cyclone to hit Australia is Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin in the Northern Territory around Christmas 1974. As a result, forty-nine people died and over 600 were injured. Darwin had to be evacuated as the city was nearly 80 percent damaged. However, Tracy is not the most worst cyclone, hitting Australia. In 1899, a hurricane in Australia claimed over 400 lives and destroyed an entire pearl and fish fleet in Queensland.

Arid desert regions

The driest regions of Australia are located primarily in central Australia in arid and semi-arid desert regions characterized by high daytime temperatures and low rainfall.

The arid desert regions of Australia are characterized by extreme heat during the day and extreme cold at night. Air temperatures vary from 40 degrees Celsius in summer to 16 and 24 degrees Celsius in winter. At night, temperatures vary from 19 to zero degrees Celsius.

Drought

The climate in Australia in desert regions differs from conditions during drought. Drought is an extremely long period of scarcity of water - mainly due to the absence or lack of rainfall.

Australia has had many serious droughts over the past 200 years. The drought of 1895-1903 lasted eight years and caused the death of half of all sheep in Australia, and forty percent cattle. The drought of 1963-1968 resulted in a forty percent reduction in wheat harvests across Australia. In central Australia, the same drought lasted longer - a full eight years, from 1958 to 1967.

The Australian continent is located in within three the main warm climate zones of the southern hemisphere: subequatorial (in the north), tropical (in the central part), subtropical (in the south). Only a small part of the island of Tasmania is within the temperate zone.

The subequatorial climate, characteristic of the northern and northeastern parts of the Australian continent, is characterized by an even temperature variation (throughout the year average temperature air +23°С; +24°С) and big amount precipitation (from 1000 to 1500 mm, and in some places more than 2000 mm.). Precipitation is brought here by the humid northwest monsoon, and falls mainly in summer. In winter, during the dry period of the year, rain falls only sporadically. At this time, dry, hot winds blow from the interior of the continent, which sometimes cause droughts.

In the tropical zone on the Australian continent, two main types of climate are formed: tropical wet and tropical dry.

A tropical humid climate is characteristic of the extreme eastern part of Australia, which is within the zone of southeast trade winds. These winds bring moisture-rich air masses from the Pacific Ocean to the mainland. Therefore, the entire area of ​​​​the coastal plains and eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range is well moistened (on average 1000 to 1500 mm of precipitation falls) and has a mild warm climate(temperature itself warm month in Sydney - +22°С; +25°C, and the coldest - +11.5°C; +13°С). Air masses bringing moisture from the Pacific Ocean also penetrate beyond the Great Dividing Range, losing a significant amount of moisture along the way, so precipitation falls only on the western slopes of the ridge and in the foothills area.

Located mainly in tropical and subtropical latitudes, where solar radiation is great, the Australian mainland is heating up greatly. Due to the weak ruggedness coastline and the elevation of the marginal parts, the influence of the seas surrounding the mainland has little effect in the interior parts of Australia.

Australia is the driest continent on Earth, and one of the most characteristic features its nature is a wide distribution of deserts, which occupy vast spaces and stretch almost 2.5 thousand km from the coast Indian Ocean to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.

The central and western parts of the continent are characterized by a tropical desert climate. In summer (December-February) average temperatures here rise to +30°C, and sometimes higher, and in winter (June-August) they drop to an average of +10°C; +15°С. The hottest region of Australia is the north-west, where in the Great sandy desert the temperature almost all summer stays at +35°C and even higher. In winter, it decreases slightly (to approximately +25°C; +20°C). In the center of the mainland, near the city of Alice Springs, in the summer the temperature rises to +45°C during the day, and drops to zero or lower at night (-4°C; -6°C).

The central and western parts of Australia, that is, about half of its territory, receive an average of 250-300 mm of precipitation per year, and the surrounding area of ​​Lake Eyre - less than 200 mm; but even these minor precipitations fall unevenly. Sometimes for several years in a row there is no rain at all, and sometimes everything falls in two or three days, or even in a few hours. annual quantity precipitation. Some of the water quickly and deeply seeps through the permeable soil and becomes inaccessible to plants, and some evaporates under the hot rays of the sun, and the surface layers of the soil remain almost dry.

Within the subtropical zone of Australia, there are three types of climate: Mediterranean, subtropical continental and subtropical humid.

The Mediterranean climate is typical for the southwestern part of Australia. As the name suggests, the climate of this part of the country is similar to that of the European Mediterranean countries - Spain and Southern France. Summers are hot and generally dry, while winters are warm and humid. Relatively small temperature fluctuations by season (January - +23°C; +27°C, June - +12°C; +14°C), sufficient precipitation (from 600 to 1000 mm).

The subtropical continental climate zone covers the southern part of the mainland adjacent to the Great Australian Bight, includes the environs of the city of Adelaide and extends somewhat further east into the western regions of New South Wales. The main features of this climate are low precipitation and relatively large annual temperature fluctuations.

The subtropical humid climate zone includes the entire state of Victoria and the southwestern foothills of New South Wales. In general, this entire area has a mild climate and significant amount precipitation (from 500 to 600 mm), mainly in coastal parts (penetration of precipitation into the interior of the continent decreases). In summer, temperatures rise to an average of +20°C; +24°С, but in winter they drop quite significantly - to +8°С; +10°С. The climate in this part of Australia is favorable for growing fruit trees, various vegetables and forage grasses. True, to obtain high yields, artificial irrigation is used, since in summer there is not enough moisture in the soil. Dairy cattle (grazing on forage grasses) and sheep are raised in these areas.

To the waist temperate climate includes only the central and southern parts of the island of Tasmania. This island is largely influenced by the surrounding waters and has a moderate climate. warm winter and cool summers. The average January temperature here is +14°C; +17°C, June - +8°C. The predominant wind direction is western. The average annual precipitation in the western part of the island is 2500 mm, and the number of rainy days is 259. In the eastern part the climate is somewhat less humid.

IN winter time Snow sometimes falls, but it does not last long. Heavy rainfall favors the development of vegetation, and especially grasses, which grow all year round. Herds of cattle and sheep graze on evergreen lush natural and improved by sowing forage grasses all year round.

The hot climate and insignificant and uneven precipitation over most of the continent lead to the fact that almost 60% of its territory has no flow to the ocean and has only a sparse network of temporary watercourses. Perhaps no other continent has such a poorly developed network of inland waters as Australia. The annual flow of all rivers of the Australian continent is only 350 km³.

Australia is famous for its blue, cloudless skies and bright sunshine, relatively mild climate and lack of sharp temperature fluctuations. One of the most interesting and unique countries in the world occupies an entire continent.

Climatic features depend on geography. Australia is located on both sides of the southern tropic, between two giant oceans: the Pacific and Indian. The shores of the continent are, as it were, elevated, separated by mountains from the body of water, so the influence of the seas is minimal.

Australia is the driest continent on Earth. There's very little here fresh water and occupy almost half of the continent tropical desert, known throughout the world: Victoria, Peschanaya, Gibsonovskaya. few in number and almost all drying up. There are not many lakes and they are salty. There are also mountain peaks, but they are rare and not high.

Huge size countries determine climatic diversity: from deserts to snowy mountains, from soft to warm coastal zones to tropical evergreen forests.

Australia has four climate zones:

• subequatorial
• tropical
• subtropical
• moderate.

Australia is located in Southern Hemisphere, therefore, the order of the seasons is mirror different from the order we are accustomed to in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins in December, and June is the first winter month.

Subequatorial part

Covers the northern and northeastern part of the mainland. It receives the most rainfall, mainly in summer. Winters are dry, and droughts are not uncommon due to hot winds blowing from the middle of the continent. The temperature is even throughout the year, averaging 23-24 degrees.

Tropical Australia (approximately 40% of the country's territory)

Divided into two types of climate: tropical continental - hot with minimum quantity rainfall and tropical humid with thunderstorms in summer.

Continental-tropical climate covers large areas deserts and semi-deserts in the center and western part of the continent. The sand in these places has a characteristic red color due to large quantity the iron it contains.

Close occurrence groundwater provides a fairly rich flora and fauna for deserts.

Acacias and eucalyptus trees turn from lonely growing shrubs into dense thickets and thickets inhabited by lizards, snakes, ostriches and kangaroos. This is the hottest region of Australia; almost all summer the temperature does not drop below 35 degrees, in winter - 20-25 degrees.

A narrow strip of wet tropical forests extends across eastern Australia. Southeast winds bring moist air from the Pacific Ocean here. It has a mild, warm climate, favorable for the development of rich flora and fauna. Eucalyptus, ferns, palms, araucarias and bamboo grow in red ferrallite soil. Many forest inhabitants are found only in this part of the planet: koala, bird of paradise, marsupial flying squirrel, echidna, platypus and other species.

Subtropics

In turn, they are divided into three types of climate: continental subtropical arid - in the central and southern parts, subtropical humid with uniform precipitation - in the southeast, mixed or Mediterranean - in the east.

The Mediterranean climate is similar to that of Spain and Southern France and covers the most inhabited zone of Australia. Summers are dry and hot (average temperature 23-27 degrees), winters are warm (12-14 degrees) with sufficient rainfall. Evergreens grow here beech forests, palm trees, shrubs.

Subtropical continental climate covers the cities of Adelaide and South Wales. It is characterized by low precipitation and relatively large average annual temperature fluctuations.

A subtropical humid climate covers the cities of Victoria and New South Wales. It has a mild climate and high rainfall, mainly in the coastal area. In summer the average is 20-24 degrees. In winter 8-10 degrees. The climate is favorable for growing various vegetables and fruits. True, in order to get a high yield in the summer, it is necessary to artificially irrigate the soil. Sufficient amounts of forage grasses grow, so local residents Dairy cows and sheep are raised on vast pastures.

Temperate zone

Covers central and southern part The island of Tasmania is characterized by heavy rainfall, due to the influence of surrounding water areas. It has cool summers (8-10 degrees) and warm winters (14-17 degrees). In winter, snow sometimes falls on the island, but it does not stay there for long. Sheep and cows graze on the lush evergreen meadows of the island all year round.

Climate by season

Spring starts in September and lasts until the end of November. It blooms amazingly beautifully on the islands at this time. wild nature. In spring, the country is neither hot nor cold. The entire continent begins to bloom with riotous bright colors.

The driest and hottest time is summer in Australia it lasts from December to February. In the center and near deserts, the air warms up over 40 degrees in the shade. There is almost no rain and dry weather lasts almost the entire season.

Golden autumn in Australia it lasts from March to May. Most of The country's reserves, parks and forests take on an amazing red-gold hue. Particularly unique autumn trees in Orange and cloud forests in Yarra. It's time to harvest from the country's many vineyards.

Winter It's the best time of the year in Australia. Lasts from June to August. This is the time of the rainy season, but it doesn't happen very often. The air temperature rarely exceeds 20 degrees. In winter, the country's nature and underwater world are especially beautiful.

Holidays in Australia

Diversity climatic zones the country makes it attractive for tourism and recreation. When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in Australia and this is the best time to travel to the southern part of the country: the cities and regions of Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth.

The Australian dry winter is the best time to visit the northern regions of the country: the Barrier Reef, Darwin, Cairns, National Park Kakadu, Kimberley and Broome.

Interesting facts about Australia's climate

Cloncurry is the hottest place in the country. Here the temperature rises above 50 degrees in the shade.

The city of Marble Bar in the western part of the country experienced the maximum average annual temperature- 34 degrees Celsius.

Absolutely minimum temperature recorded in Eastern Australia in the state of Mitchell - 28 degrees.

Average annual precipitation: the minimum recorded in Willpam Creek, in the southern part of the country - 126 mm. The maximum - 3535 mm was recorded in the east in Innisfail.

Australia is different from other continents geographical location and climate. Their influence on the mainland created not only unique natural areas, but also rare species animal world. Traveling across the vast territory of the country, without crossing borders, you can visit deserts and tropical forests, conquer snowy mountains and relax on the ocean shore.

Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons familiar to Europeans will be opposite - summer begins in December, and winter in June. True, you can experience all seasons only on the island Tasmania where it takes place temperate climate zone. The continent itself is located in the subequatorial, tropical and subtropical zones.

Climate zones of Australia

Northern Territories of Australia, including Darwin, refer to subequatorial belt. There are two seasons throughout the year - the rainy season and the dry season. The Australian winter is a dry season. During the day at this time it is hot, the temperature reaches up to +32°C, and at night it drops to +20°C. There is practically no rain. The rainy season lasts all summer. Is different high humidity, frequent rains and high temperature (daytime +34°C, night +27°C).

From the western territories of Australia to the central ones (Alice Springs) there are deserts, and in the coastal regions there are semi-deserts. Their appearance is due to the tropical zone and moisture-retaining mountainous terrain, starting near the coast. Rain is a rare occurrence. Temperatures in summer rise above +30°C, and in the center of Australia in the Great Sandy Desert up to +40°C. In winter it gets cold down to +10°C.

The subtropical zone runs from the southwest of the mainland (Perth) to the southeast (Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne). Its mild climate is favorable for living and growing crops. In summer it is hot and dry, the temperature reaches +30°C, in winter it rains and is cool, about +15°C. Snow falls in the mountainous regions of Victoria, South Wales and near Canberra in winter.

The south of the mainland (Adelaide) falls into the subtropical zone. Its continental climate has temperature fluctuations: +27°C in summer and +15°C in winter. It rains rarely, mainly in winter.

The east coast of Australia (Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast) is the greenest and most comfortable part of the continent. Location of most tourist beaches. In summer, the daytime temperature is about +28°C, in winter +18°C. It rains all year round, but in winter there is more rain and it rises near the coast high waves.

The island of Tasmania (Hobart) has a temperate climate zone. Winters are warm (temperatures from +8°C), and summers are cool (up to +22°C). It rains often. The snow is melting quickly.

Tourist seasons in Australia

Since Australia has a varied climate, you can visit the country at any time of the year. Every tourist will find something to their liking: beautiful landscapes, rare species of wildlife, active and passive recreation on the ocean coast, in the mountains, deserts and canyons.

Residents are more common among tourists New Zealand, Japan, USA and nearby Asian countries. Enough tourists come from Europe, most of them are English and German.

Beach holiday And diving carried out on the Gold Coast of Australia - a 40-kilometer strip along the eastern coast near Brisbane, as well as on the islands along the Great Barrier Reef. Best season Summer will be the best time to relax, from December to March. The water is pleasant, about +24°C.

To protect swimmers from sharks, a program was launched to protect Australia's eastern beaches. Over the past 40 years, there has not been a single case of shark attack on a person.

In the north of the mainland, it is better to have a beach holiday from May to October - during the dry season, while there are no monsoon rains.
The ocean has underwater currents that can drag an inexperienced swimmer into the depths. When high waves rise off the coast, hotel management places red or yellow flags on the shore. This means that swimming is dangerous and prohibited.

Surfing practice both on the eastern coast of the continent on the waves of the Pacific Ocean, and on the western and southern coasts on the waves of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans respectively. From December to April the water is warm and the waves are high. Cool water lovers can surf in the winter Gold Coast, water temperature is about +20°C.

You can see the sights, flora and fauna of Australia in any season, but it is worth considering that in the south of the mainland ( Melbourne) cloudiness and fog are less in winter, and in the north ( Darwin) there are no prolonged downpours at this time. Go out to explore the central regions of the mainland ( Alice Springs) is better during the Australian winter, from June to October, the weather becomes cool.

In spring, from late August to October, you can admire the flowering of trees and shrubs in cities Sydney, Canberra, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth. In the summer, from December to March, walks around the island of Tasmania will become comfortable and not cold.
In Australia there are ski resorts. They are held in the winter from June to August in mountainous areas in Canberra, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

What to take with you to Australia

Over Australia, the ozone layer is so thin that it allows much more ultraviolet light to pass through. than in other countries. Therefore, the Australian sun is considered the most dangerous for the skin. To protect it on your trip, you should take light, light-colored cotton clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen with the maximum level of protection. If you swim in the ocean, you should take a waterproof cream.

The locals themselves avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer cases.

Various poisonous organisms live in ocean water, especially near reef areas. Marine life. To avoid getting hurt by stepping on needles sea ​​urchin or stone fish, you need to go into the water in rubber slippers or sandals.

If you encounter jellyfish in the water, you should avoid touching them or get out of the water. Some species are more common small size, can sting painfully.

After sunset, you should not walk barefoot on the grass, so as not to step on hiding snakes.

While studying active recreation or sightseeing, it is worth remembering that Australia is a country large territories. When moving around its expanses, you will always need a first aid kit with you, stocked with remedies for bruises, head and stomach pains, as well as insect bites.

As for insects, humid climate The north of the country is inhabited by mosquitoes that carry various diseases. High-quality skin repellents and room fumigators will provide protection against them. When choosing a hotel room, make sure that it is equipped with mosquito nets.

If you intend to travel through the rainforests of northern Australia, you should wear high-top shoes and full-body clothing. This will protect you from leeches and other insects. During the rainy season from December to March in the north, a raincoat will come in handy.

If the trip is not in the Australian summer, you need to take warmer clothes with you. A hot day after sunset turns into cool night. Especially in the central territories of Australia, when during the day the temperature rises to +30°C, and at night it can drop to -5°C.

The island of Tasmania has a climate similar to English weather. In winter, you should dress in a warm jacket, pants and boots.

When visiting Australian ski resorts, you should take a ski suit, mask and boots for your trip. The rest of the equipment is rented from the ski lifts.

Weather in Australia by month

Australian summer

December

In December, the influx of tourists to Australia begins, although against the backdrop of its territories this is noticeable only at the resorts of Eastern Australia. This is where the season opens beach holiday, surfing and diving.

The rainy season is coming to the north of the country. It is not recommended to visit the central regions due to the extreme heat. But the island of Tasmania will delight you with warm days.

At the end of the month, those who want to meet New Year to the Gold Coast, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

January

This is the peak of the Australian summer. The weather is hot in all regions. It rains only in the north. The water is heated to maximum limits.

Now is the time to visit the Great Barrier Reef, the beach areas of the East, or cool off with excursions around Tasmania.
Western, southern and central territories are experiencing a period of drought.

On January 1, Australia is almost one of the first to celebrate the New Year. The holiday is celebrated in major cities with fireworks and the beginning of various festivals.

February

The heat is gradually losing ground, but high temperatures are still present. In northern Australia, the rainfall is so heavy that roads are sometimes blocked or tourists are not allowed to enter to avoid accidents.
Most comfortable weather in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. Excursions around the mainland begin.

Australian autumn

March

With the onset of autumn, the heat gradually recedes.
In the east (Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns) the rainy season begins. The beach season subsides, tourists go home or go sightseeing. High waves rise along the coast, attracting surfers from all over the world.

Most warm water in the ocean in the south near Melbourne. Prices sea ​​holiday are gradually decreasing.
good time to visit the deserts, it is not so hot during the day, and cool at night.

April

It is considered an off-season month. In the north the rains stop and the dry season begins. Now is the time to explore this part of the continent.

In the west (Perth) it is warm, not very cold at night, and there is little rain. It's still warm around Melbourne and Sydney. The cost of a beach holiday is low, there are few tourists.

Cold weather comes to Tasmania, daytime temperatures rise no higher than +17°C.

May

The last month of autumn begins to be active beach season in the north of Australia. There is no rain, the temperature is high, but the weather is too hot for northern excursions. They also go west to Perth to swim.

On South, east coast The mainland and the Barrier Reef are already cool, the waves are high. Surfers come here wearing wetsuits to protect themselves from hypothermia.

In the central regions, the weather becomes more favorable for visiting attractions.

Australian winter

June

In the first month of winter, temperatures below 0°C are not found even in cold regions. For the northern territories, June is the most cold month. But its indicators remain within +29°C.

While the beach season is in full swing in the north, the ski season begins in the southwest of the mainland (the highlands of Canberra, Victoria and New South Wales).

The effects of winter are also felt in Tasmania, it is cold and damp.

It's warm in the west, you can go on excursions.

July

Winter July is cold for the whole country. The best pastime will be the ski resorts in the south and center of the mainland. In deserts there are frosts at night.

You can go on excursions to different corners mainland. It's cold, but comfortable with warm clothes. Snow falls in Tasmania and highland ski resorts open.

It's quite warm in the west, although it's raining.

August

There are few tourists in Australia in August. It's cold in most of its regions. In the south it is often windy, but there are fogs that make it difficult to see the sights.

Ski resorts in the south and center of the country continue to delight ski lovers. And the warm north makes it possible to soak up the beaches.

Australian spring

September

In September, spring comes to Australia, the off-season time. The number of tourists is increasing. Flowering of trees and grasses begins, which makes excursions around major cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, etc.
In the south there is an increase in water and air temperatures, and there are rains. Gradually come to life beach resorts east. At the Barrier Reef, divers begin their dive.

The north is just as hot. It's cold in Tasmania.

October

Spring is picking up pace in Australia. The temperature is rising higher. In the center of the continent, hot weather begins in the deserts.

The west (Perth), southeast (Melbourne, Sydney) and the island of Tasmania offer excursions with a comfortable temperature.
Tourists continue to flock to the east, relaxing on the beach and diving. Good time to surf the waves around the Barrier Reef.

Temperatures are rising in the north, there is no rain, and the beach season is in full swing.

November

Peak begins in November in Australia tourist season. It is warm throughout the mainland, and even hot in the center.
Fans of the beach, diving, and surfing choose hotels on the east coast. The beach season is ending in the north.
Excursion tours go to anywhere on the mainland. Prices for tourism services are increasing.

Weather in cities and resorts by month

Canberra

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Average maximum, °C	28	27	25	20	16	12	11	13	16	19	23	26
Average minimum, °C	13	13	11	7	3	1	-0	1	3	6	9	11

Weather in Canberra by month

Adelaide

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Average maximum, °C	29	29	26	23	19	16	15	17	19	22	25	27
Average minimum, °C	17	17	15	12	10	8	8	8	10	12	14	16
Rains, mm	19	14	27	40	60	79	76	69	59	43	30	29

Adelaide weather by month

Alice Springs

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Average maximum, °C	36	35	33	28	23	20	20	23	27	31	34	35
Average minimum, °C	22	21	18	13	8	5	4	6	10	15	18	20
Rains, mm	39	44	32	17	19	14	15	9	9	22	29	37

Alice Springs weather by month

Bundaberg

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Average maximum, °C	30	30	29	28	25	22	22	23	25	27	29	30
Average minimum, °C	21	21	20	17	14	11	10	11	13	17	19	21

Bundaberg weather by month

Brisbane

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Average maximum, °C	30	30	29	27	25	22	22	23	26	27	28	29
Average minimum, °C	21	21	20	17	14	12	10	11	14	16	19	20
Rains, mm	148	143	109	71	70	56	24	41	30	71	105	133

Brisbane weather by month

Queensland

Melbourne

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	But I	Dec
Average maximum, °C	26	26	24	20	17	14	14	15	17	20	22	24
Average minimum, °C	14	15	13	11	9	7	6	7	8	10	11	13
Rains, mm	47	48	50	57	56	50	48	50	58	66	60	59