When to go · Australia
Best Time to Visit Australia
Australia is best in February, March and April. It's a tropical country overall, but the sweet spot shifts by region — here's every city, month by month.
Go now
February, March, April
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
December, January, November
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
October, June
Hottest is January (26°C)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across Australia. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Hottest Jan (26°C)
Wettest Mar (211mm)
Wettest Feb (229mm)
Hottest Jan (31°C)
Hottest Jan (28°C)
Wettest Feb (318mm)
Hottest Feb (32°C)
Hottest Jan (25°C)
Hottest Jan (26°C)
Wettest Feb (220mm)
Hottest Jan (25°C)
Wettest Mar (196mm)
Australia month by month
Normals for Melbourne, Australia's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 15° | ok | |
| February | 25° | 14° | go now | |
| March | 23° | 13° | go now | |
| April | 20° | 11° | go now | |
| May | 16° | 8° | ok | |
| June | 14° | 7° | think twice | |
| July | 13° | 6° | ok | |
| August | 15° | 7° | ok | |
| September | 17° | 8° | ok | |
| October | 18° | 9° | think twice | |
| November | 20° | 11° | ok | |
| December | 23° | 12° | ok |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.