Australia’s location is distant from other continents so there is a whole separate world. This small continent is surprisingly rich in natural and climatic features.

There are stately deserts, beautiful rainforests and mountains with snow caps. Not even mentioning variety of flora and fauna. Main feature of Australian climate is in beginning of summer in December and start of winter in June. Amazing, isn’t it? In fact, this is distinguishing feature of all countries located in Southern Hemisphere.

Seasons

Contents:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Spring in Australia

Spring in Australia lasts from September to November and includes features of other three seasons. For example one can spend time on one of the inland beaches or travel to Kangaroo islands and watch blooms and blossoms. Spring weather is similar to autumn one; it is not very hot but yet not so cold. Residents are usually of spring onset because the green continent begins to restore its bright colors bit by bit.

Melbourne Cup horse racings are the greatest events of national scale in spring. The whole country spectate these races with great interest. And most residents make bets and excitedly watch ups and downs of the race on the racetrack.

Climate of the Spring Months

September Max average t°: +16 °C (61 °F) Min average t°: +4 °C (39 °F) * Water t°: +18 °C (64 °F) Sundial in the day: 8.5 hours Rainy days: 8 days Precipitation: 65 mm (2.6")

October Max average t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Min average t°: +7 °C (45 °F) * Water t°: +19 °C (66 °F) Sundial in the day: 9.5 hours Rainy days: 7 days Precipitation: 62 mm (2.4")

November Max average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Min average t°: +10 °C (50 °F) * Water t°: +20 °C (68 °F) Sundial in the day: 9.5 hours Rainy days: 7 days Precipitation: 59 mm (2.3")

(Canberra; *Sydney)

Spring Holidays

First Sunday of September: Father's Day.

First Friday of November: Melbourne Cup.

November 11: Day of Remembrance.

Summer in Australia

It is hard to believe for Europeans that the driest and hottest time in Australia is from December to February. In some parts of continent (central part and regions located near to desert) temperature may rise up to +40 °C (104 °F) in shade. The full summer begins at around November so tourists are recommended to attend southern cities.

Summer day’s temperature there rarely rises above +30 °C (86 °F). But the main distinctive feature of Australian summer is dry weather. Complete absence of rain and dry period sometimes lasts for a very long time. Nevertheless on December 25 all Australians like the rest of Catholics celebrate Christmas and January 26 is the celebration of Australia’s Day.

Climate of the Summer Months

December Max average t°: +26 °C (79 °F) Min average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) * Water t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Sundial in the day: 10.5 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 46 mm (1.8")

January Max average t°: +28 °C (82 °F) Min average t°: +13 °C (55 °F) * Water t°: +22.5 °C (72.5 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 60 mm (2.4")

February Max average t°: +28 °C (82 °F) Min average t°: +14 °C (57 °F) * Water t°: +23 °C (73.5 °F) Sundial in the day: 9 hours Rainy days: 4 days Precipitation: 51 mm (2.0")

(Canberra; *Sydney)

Summer Holidays

December 25: Catholic’s Christmas.
December 26: Boxing Day.

January 1: New Year.
January 26: Australia’s Day.

First Friday of February: Mardi Gras.
First decade of February: New Year's Eve on the lunar calendar.
Second week of February: Royal Regatta.
February 14: Valentine's Day.

Autumn in Australia

Period between March and May in Australia is a time of golden autumn. All forests, parks and nature reserves of country are dramatically changed. For some tourists gaze on red-gold shades of trees is a main reason to attend Australia. Trees of Orange and in cloud forests of Yarra Valley are especially beautiful in this time of year. Autumn is the time of various traditional wine and gastronomy festivals, one of which is held precisely in Orange.

County’s vineyards provide year-round opportunity to enjoy fine taste of great wine. Australians have their own unique traditions in the manufacture of wine. April 25 is a special day when all residents revere the memory of men and women who lost their lives in wars. Across the whole country there are various events dedicated first of all to memory and gratitude.

Climate of the Autumn Months

March Max average t°: +24 °C (75 °F) Min average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) * Water t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 55 mm (2.2")

April Max average t°: +20 °C (68 °F) Min average t°: +7 °C (45 °F) * Water t°: +22 °C (72 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 49 mm (1.9")

May Max average t°: +16 °C (61 °F) Min average t°: +4 °C (39 °F) * Water t°: +21 °C (70 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 6 days Precipitation: 47 mm (1.8")

(Canberra; *Sydney)

Autumn Holidays

Second Tuesday of March: Commonwealth Day.
Third Monday of March: Canberra’s Day.
March 21: Harmony Day.
March 27: Easter.

April 1: April Fool's Day.
April 25: ANZAC Day.

May 2: Labour Day.
May 8: Mother’s Day.

Winter in Australia

Winter is considered the best time of the year in Australia. In winter one can fully enjoy swimming in the waters of Great Barrier Reef or snowboarding in Victoria State. Winter takes start in June and average temperature of this season rarely exceeds +20 °C (68 °F). Moreover this is the time for rainy season although rains are not as common as, for example, in the UK.

Wildlife in winter is especially beautiful. Visitors of will be surprised by the beauty of kangaroos, koalas, pelicans, wallabies and many other representatives of unique fauna. The underwater world of course looks terrific too. One can enjoy watching corrals and exotic fish just by visiting one of numerous diving centers of the country.

Climate of the Winter Months

June Max average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) Min average t°: +1 °C (34 °F) * Water t°: +19.5 °C (67 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 5 days Precipitation: 38 mm (1.5")

July Max average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) Min average t°: 0 °C (32 °F) * Water t°: +18 °C (64 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 6 days Precipitation: 52 mm (2.0")

August Max average t°: +13 °C (55 °F) Min average t°: +3 °C (37 °F) * Water t°: +17.5 °C (64 °F) Sundial in the day: 7 hours Rainy days: 7 days Precipitation: 47 mm (1.9")

(Canberra; *Sydney)

Winter Holidays

June 3: Mabo Day.

First Monday of June: Foundation Day.

Second Monday of June: Queen's Birthday.