The climate of Australia varies widely due to its large geographical size, but by far the largest part of Australia is desert or semi-arid. Only the south-east and south-west corners have a temperate climate and moderately fertile soil. The northern part of the country has a tropical climate, varied between tropical rainforests, grasslands, part desert.
- The Australian climate is not just hot – it offers a climate to suit everyone across its eight states and territories
- Situated in the southern hemisphere, Australia’s seasons are at opposite times to the northern hemisphere
- Australia’s tropical region also has a ‘wet’ and a ‘dry’ season
- Australia’s north is hotter, where its tropics and outback are located
- Australia’s south is typically cooler, with the southern most state, Tasmania, receiving an icy breeze from Antarctica
Alice Springs
Central Australia, which includes Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, the Barkly Tablelands and Uluru/Kata-Tjuta regions, has a semi-arid climate. The area experiences Australia’s four typical seasons: summer, autumn, winter and spring, with large variations in temperature from season to season. The town of Alice Springs straddles the usually dry Todd River on the northern side of the MacDonnell Ranges. Rain is an unpredictable phenomenon, the wettest month is March with an average of 50mm of rain. April is the best time for tourists to visit Alice Springs. August and September have the lowest number of cloudy days. |
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Perth
Perth has a mediterranean climate and is located in one of only five mediterranean climate zones in the world. This means that for most of the year, the weather is fine and sunny, and even during the short mild winter the sun is often shining. Perth is the sunniest capital in Australia with an average of eight hours sunshine a day. It is because of these endless summers that many Perth activities revolve around the outdoors. |
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Source: Experienceoz.com
Cairns
The town of Cairns has a warm tropical climate all year round. For most of the year the weather in Cairns in purely wonderful; calm breezes, blue skies and generally just striking warm temperatures. Although given the towns location at the peak of Australia; rather than having four unique seasons there are really only two - the wet and the dry. This truly tropical climate assures tourists and residents a great opportunity for relaxation and outdoor activities - a perfect holiday destination during the town's dry season. |
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Source: HolidayWeather.com
Melbourne
Melbourne, technically the metropolitan area of Greater Melbourne, has a maritime temperate climate prone to drastic, unpredictable changes in short spaces of time. This changeability has seen the assimilation of the phrase ‘four seasons in one day’ into Melbourne’s local culture. The city sees all four seasons with hot summers and mild winters. |
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Source: HolidayWeather.com