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| Hemisphere | Winter Months | Summer Months | Typical Winter Solstice | |------------|---------------|---------------|--------------------------| | Northern | December, January, February | June, July, August | ~21 December | | Southern (Australia) | | December, January, February | ~21 June |

In Australia, winter falls in the months of . This period is characterized by milder temperatures, with average temperatures ranging from 8°C to 22°C (46°F to 72°F), depending on the region.

Astronomical winter is defined by the Earth’s tilt and the position of the sun relative to the Tropic of Capricorn.