Season In Australia In May [top] Jun 2026

| Region | Key Destinations | Avg Temp (Day) | Conditions | What to Pack | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | (Cool) | Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra | 12°C - 19°C (54-66°F) | Crisp, sunny days; cold nights. Frost in Canberra. | Jeans, sweater, light puffer jacket. Umbrella for Sydney. | | South-West (Mild) | Perth, Margaret River | 8°C - 22°C (46-72°F) | Cool mornings, sunny afternoons. Rain increases late May. | Layers (t-shirt + jacket). Raincoat. | | Tropical North (Perfect) | Cairns, Whitsundays, Darwin | 22°C - 28°C (72-82°F) | Low humidity, zero rain, blue skies. Best time of year. | Shorts, t-shirts, swimwear, light long sleeves for evenings. | | Outback/Red Centre (Cold nights) | Uluru, Alice Springs | 7°C - 24°C (45-75°F) | Huge diurnal range. Warm days, freezing nights. | Thermals, beanie, gloves for sunrise/sunset. Sun hat for day. |