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Australia’s weather today is a study in contrasts: a cold front sweeping across the southeast brings cool, showery conditions to Melbourne and Sydney, while a heatwave intensifies over Western Australia. The live conditions above show current temperatures and radar for each capital city.
What’s the weather like across the country today?
A broad trough along the eastern seaboard is producing patchy rain from Brisbane down to the NSW coast. Sydney sees a mix of sun and showers, while Melbourne is cooler under cloud and gusty south-westerlies. Adelaide remains mild and dry. In the west, Perth is sweltering under a ridge of high pressure, with inland areas topping 40°C. Darwin is hot and humid with a chance of afternoon storms. For a detailed breakdown of weather today in your city, check the live conditions above.
How does Australia’s weather vary by season?
Australia’s climate flips between extremes: summer heat and monsoon in the north, milder winters in the south. If you’re planning ahead, weather forecast Australia pages help you track shifts. For seasonal patterns, see australia weather by month guides, and for the cooler half of the year, australia weather winter summaries detail south-east cold fronts and northern dry season conditions. The country’s weather year round is dominated by the sun – even winter afternoons in Sydney can reach a pleasant 18°C.
What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
Tomorrow’s weather sees the cold front pushing north, bringing cool change to Brisbane and showers lingering in Sydney. For detailed weather tomorrow Australia information, including weather in australia 10 days and australia weather 14 days outlooks, visit our forecast page.
Where can I find the severe weather warnings?
Active warnings are issued by the Bureau of Meteorology. Head to the severe weather warning page for current alerts on heatwaves, storms and fire danger across all states.
How does the weather in Melbourne compare to Sydney today?
Melbourne is cooler at 16°C with gusty south-westerly winds, while Sydney reaches 23°C with a mix of sun and showers. Check the live conditions above for real-time australia weather melbourne and australia weather sydney updates.