Do you need a visa for Australia with a British passport?
Electronic authorisation (eTA)
With a British passport, Australia requires an electronic travel authorisation, obtained online before departure.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Australia?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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 |
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