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Climate & seasons

When to go to Australia?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October

Avoid

  • January
  • February
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 38° 37° 34° 29° 23° 20° 20° 25° 28° 33° 33° 37°
Rain (mm) 54 33 40 10 11 15 3 1 13 13 54 18
Beach Beach January Beach February Beach March Beach April Beach August Beach September Beach October Beach November Beach December
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature July Hiking & nature August
City sightseeing City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna April Safari & savanna May Safari & savanna June Safari & savanna July Safari & savanna August Safari & savanna September

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Beach

    Warm air and water, little rain.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

  • Safari & savanna

    Dry season ideal for spotting wildlife.

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Before you go to Australia

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug type I

Drive on the left

Emergency numbers

000
Emergency

Tipping

Tipping is not customary; rounding up or leaving 10% at upscale restaurants is appreciated but never expected.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. King's Birthday
  2. Labour Day
  3. King's Birthday
  4. Melbourne Cup
  5. Christmas Day
  6. St. Stephen's Day

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