Across the continent, average summer maximums typically range from . however, heatwaves are common, frequently pushing temperatures well above 40°C (104°F) in many regions. Regional Climate Breakdown

Summer is bushfire season.

Because Australia is so vast, there is no single "summer weather profile". The continent is divided into distinct climate zones. 🐧 The Temperate South (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide)

Nationally, the average summer temperature hovers around during the day. But that average hides the truth. Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent, and its size means you can experience three different seasons in one day if you travel far enough.

: These cities experience a Mediterranean climate—hot, dry, and sunny, with frequent days over .