Weather & climate FAQ — Australia
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Australia, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 7 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Australia?
Climolog covers 7 cities in Australia with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 16.1°C (in July) to 27.5°C (in January); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Australia by month?
Across Australia, the hottest month is January (avg high 27.5°C) and the coldest is July (avg low 8.2°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Australia.
When is the best time to visit Australia?
The best months to visit Australia are December, September, January — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Australia for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Australia?
January is the hottest month, averaging a high of 27.5°C across Australia's cities. See January climate details.
What is the coldest month in Australia?
July is the coldest month, averaging a low of 8.2°C across Australia's cities. See July climate details.
What is the wettest month in Australia?
February is the wettest month, averaging about 114.1 mm of rain per month across Australia's cities. See February climate details.
What is the driest month in Australia?
September is the driest month, averaging about 56.6 mm of rain per month across Australia's cities. See September climate details.
When is the rainy season in Australia?
The wettest months in Australia are February, March, November, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in December.
Which city in Australia has the best weather?
Among Australia's cities, Perth has the best weather — its best month is January (travel-comfort score 99/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Australia?
Climolog covers 7 cities in Australia with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Australia hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in December Best time to visit in September Best time to visit in January
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.