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Australia Seasons And Temperatures

Spring arrived like a dare. September winds that whipped through the eaves, followed by days that swung from twenty-eight degrees to hailstorms in an hour. Clara stood in her father’s garden, watching the wattles and bottlebrushes explode into colour, and thought: This is a country that doesn’t do things by halves . The temperature wasn’t just a number—it was a presence. It dictated what you wore, what you ate, when you slept. You couldn’t ignore it. You had to move with it.

Unlike the Northern Hemisphere, Australia’s seasons are reversed: December to February Autumn: March to May Winter: June to August Spring: September to November Summer (December – February) australia seasons and temperatures

It is a "Goldilocks" period—not too hot, not too cold. It’s the ideal time for trekking the Great Ocean Road or visiting the Great Barrier Reef before the summer humidity sets in. Quick Temperature Reference (Averages) Summer High Winter High Sydney 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) Melbourne 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) Brisbane 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) Cairns 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) Perth 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) Hobart 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) Key Travel Tip Spring arrived like a dare