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Best time to visit Australia
The best times to visit Australia (Sydney) are in October, November and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top Australia destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Australia. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
Australia regions
All Australia regions
- A.C.T.
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
All Australia destinations
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Airlie Beach, Queensland
- Albany, Western Australia
- Albury, New South Wales
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- Apollo Bay, Victoria
- Ballarat, Victoria
- Batemans Bay, New South Wales
- Bendigo, Victoria
- Birdsville, Queensland
- Bourke, New South Wales
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Broken Hill, New South Wales
- Broome, Western Australia
- Byron Bay, New South Wales
- Cairns, Queensland
- Canberra, A.C.T.
- Ceduna, South Australia
- Charleville, Queensland
- Clifton Hills, South Australia
- Cobar, New South Wales
- Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
- Coober Pedy, South Australia
- Cooma, New South Wales
- Currie, Tasmania
- Daly Waters, Northern Territory
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Dubbo, New South Wales
- Esperance, Western Australia
- Eucla, Western Australia
- Exmouth, Western Australia
- Fraser Island, Queensland
- Geelong, Victoria
- Genoa, Victoria
- Geraldton, Western Australia
- Giles, Western Australia
- Gold Coast, Queensland
- Halls Creek, Western Australia
- Hamilton Island, Queensland
- Hay, New South Wales
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Jabiru, Northern Territory
- Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
- Karumba, Queensland
- Katherine, Northern Territory
- Katoomba, New South Wales
- Kununurra, Western Australia
- Lakes Entrance, Victoria
- Launceston, Tasmania
- Leigh Creek, South Australia
- Lizard Island, Queensland
- Lockhart River, Queensland
- Longreach, Queensland
- Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
- Margaret River, Western Australia
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Mildura, Victoria
- Monkey Mia, Western Australia
- Moree, New South Wales
- Mount Gambier, South Australia
- Mount Isa, Queensland
- Noosa, Queensland
- Omeo, Victoria
- Palm Cove, Queensland
- Paraburdoo, Western Australia
- Perth, Western Australia
- Port Augusta, South Australia
- Port Douglas, Queensland
- Port Fairy, Victoria
- Port Hedland, Western Australia
- Port Lincoln, South Australia
- Strahan, Tasmania
- Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Swan Hill, Victoria
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Tamworth, New South Wales
- Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
- Thursday Island, Queensland
- Tibooburra, New South Wales
- Tidal River, Victoria
- Townsville, Queensland
- Uluru, Northern Territory
- Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
- Wangaratta, Victoria
- Weipa, Queensland
- Whitemark, Tasmania
When is the best time to visit Australia?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
26 - Feb26
- Mar
25 - Apr
23 - May
20 - Jun18
- Jul
17 - Aug18
- Sep20
- Oct22
- Nov24
- Dec26
Best time to visit
The weather guide for Australia (Sydney) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
Australia weather overview
This island continent is almost as large as the United States. As such, and since weather conditions vary substantially from region to region, we have broken the weather guide down into specific areas.
Remember that Australian summers and winters are the reverse of those in Europe, so summer, broadly speaking, is the period from October to March, while April to September are the winter months for Australians.
More about Australia
Explore our complete guide to Australia with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Australia.
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Australia essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to Australia with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Australia - quick facts | |
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| Flight time✝ | 17 to 26 hours |
| Time difference | UK +8 to +10.5 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Australian Dollar |
| Electricity | I plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.
Travelling to Australia?
Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to Australia in 2026/2027.
Holidays to Australia
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Love Holidays Book flights, hotels and transfers as holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. |
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Mercury Holidays Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Australia and more. |
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Australia. |
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Luxury Escapes Global travel brand offering insider prices on five-star resorts, tours, flights and curated experiences around the world. |
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Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations. |
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Hays Travel UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including Australia. |
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Travelbag Award-winning UK-based travel company specialising in personalised long-haul holidays to Australia and further afield. |
Tours to Australia
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Travelsphere UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents. |
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Cosmos Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents. |
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Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Australia. |
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Trafalgar Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia. |
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G Adventures Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents. |
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Exoticca Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts. |
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Just You Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including Australia. |
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Contiki Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available. |
Flights to Australia
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Australia. |
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Emirates The largest airline in the Middle East, operating thousands of flights across 140+ destinations worldwide via its Dubai hub. |
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KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine. |
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Cathay Pacific Hong Kong's flag carrier airline, serving over 100 destinations across 28 countries and territories including Australia. |
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Singapore Airlines Singapore's national carrier and one of the world's most successful airlines. Flies to over 120 destinations including Australia. |
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Etihad Airways Browse and book flights to 100+ destinations via Abu Dhabi with the national airline of the UAE. |
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AirAsia Malaysia's leading low-cost airline is Asia's fourth largest airline and offers affordable flights across Asia. |
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Qatar Airways Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including Australia. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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eDreams Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including Australia. |
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Air India India's national airline has a flight network across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Persian Gulf. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Australia. |
Hotels in Australia
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Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including Australia. |
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IHG Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more. |
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Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries. |
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Radisson Hotels Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in Australia. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Australia. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Australia. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more. |
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ALL World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including Australia. |
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Australia travel deals
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Australia travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Australia from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Australia - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Australia - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Australia - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Australia - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Australia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Australia.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Australia travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Australia with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Australia - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Australia - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Australia - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Australia, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Australia travel features
Do you want to learn more about Australia? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Australia.
Australia FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Australia including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in Australia?
The hottest time of year in Sydney, Australia is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 26°C with low heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Australia?
In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Sydney, Australia with 153mm on average. There are normally 13 days in March with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Australia?
The sunniest time of year in Sydney, Australia is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 67% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Australia?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Sydney, Australia in February when the water temperature reaches 23°C.
What is the flight time to Australia from the UK?
The flight time to Australia from the UK is typically 17 to 26 hours.
What is the time difference between Australia and the UK?
The time difference between Australia and the UK is UK time+8 to UK time+10.5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Australia?
The main language spoken in Australia is English.
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What is the currency in Australia?
The currency in Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
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Which plugs are used in Australia?
Australia uses electrical plug type I (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Australia?
They drive on the left side of the road in Australia.
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Do you need a visa for Australia?
Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Australia.
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