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Much of Australia is currently under a high-pressure ridge, delivering mostly fine conditions except for a trough over the southeast that is sparking showers and thunderstorms along the NSW and Victorian ranges.
What is the weather like in major cities today?
Sydney and Melbourne are seeing partly cloudy skies with isolated afternoon showers; Brisbane is mostly sunny; Adelaide is warm and dry; Perth is cooling after a hot week; Darwin remains hot and humid with storm potential.
- Sydney: Max 27°C, partly cloudy, light south-easterly breeze, 30% chance of a shower
- Melbourne: Max 25°C, increasing cloud, possible late thunderstorm, 30% chance of rain
- Brisbane: Max 32°C, mostly sunny, light winds, low humidity
- Adelaide: Max 28°C, sunny, dry north-easterly winds
- Perth: Max 23°C, easing after mid-30s yesterday, gusty south-westerly change
- Darwin: Max 34°C, storm chance increasing, 70% humidity
How does the weather vary across Australia right now?
The monsoon trough across the Top End fuels heavy rain and storms, while a cold front moving inland from the west is lowering heatwave temperatures in the interior.
- Northern Australia: Widespread showers and thunderstorms, with flash-flood risk over the Kimberley
- West Coast: Cool change dropping temperatures 8–12°C; fire danger easing
- Interior & south-east: Patchy cloud, isolated storms near the ranges; fine elsewhere
- Tasmania: Showers clearing to a cool, partly cloudy afternoon
Is it going to rain tomorrow in Sydney?
Conditions should clear overnight, but a late shower remains possible. Sunday is expected to reach 28°C under mainly sunny skies – ideal for outdoor plans.
When will the heatwave break in Western Australia?
The current heatwave peaks Friday with tops above 40°C in the interior. A strong cold front will drop temperatures by 8–12°C over the weekend, bringing relief across the south-west.
What is the best time of year to visit Australia for moderate weather?
Australia weather year round varies, but the shoulder seasons (March–May and September–November) offer milder conditions across most regions, avoiding both the summer heat and winter chill.
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