worldweather23°Cexceptionally warm
usually 16°C–20°C
warmer than 98% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Australia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Australia range from 12° to 29°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Australia's cities today
🌧️Darwin
29°💧 0.3 mm
☀️Sydney
28°💧 0.6 mm
☀️Brisbane
27°💧 2.3 mm
☀️Logan City
26°💧 3.1 mm
🌤️Townsville
26°💧 0.2 mm
🌧️Melbourne
20°💧 6.1 mm
🌧️Geelong
16°💧 3.8 mm
🌧️Canberra
15°💧 2.6 mm
🌧️Adelaide
15°💧 4.9 mm
🌧️Hobart
12°💧 16.6 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Australia
today🌧️
23°💧 2.8 mm
Sun☀️
20°💧 0.4 mm
Mon🌧️
18°💧 0.8 mm
Tue☀️
15°💧 1.4 mm
Wed🌧️
16°💧 0.6 mm
Thu☀️
16°💧 0.5 mm
Fri☀️
18°💧 1.5 mm
Sat🌧️
20°💧 0.6 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Saturday 5 Sept in Australia, the forecast high is 23°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 16°C to 20°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 98% of similar days.
20°Cwarmer than usual
usually 16°C–20°C
warmer than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
18°Cnear normal
usually 16°C–20°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
15°Cexceptionally cool
usually 16°C–20°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
16°Ccooler than usual
usually 16°C–20°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
16°Ccooler than usual
usually 16°C–20°C
cooler than 84% of similar days
night: warmer than usual
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
18°Cnear normal
usually 16°C–20°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 18°C by day. The coolest year was 1995 (15°C) and the warmest was 2024 (21°C). The current forecast averages 18°C - close to the historical median.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
Weather warnings - Australia
Fire risk1 bulletin · in effect today
Areas incl.: New South Wales
High fire risk. Be careful with fire and follow local bans.
Strong wind23 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia
Wind gusts can break branches and make driving harder. Watch for falling objects and stay away from trees.
Other hazards1 bulletin · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: New South Wales
The national weather service is warning of dangerous conditions. Follow local bulletins.
Flood1 bulletin · in effect until Monday
Areas incl.: New South Wales
Risk of flooding and surges. Do not drive onto flooded roads and follow local warnings.
Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-09-05 11:08:09 UTC. 26 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →
14-day forecast - Australia
Australia 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
19°
around 14° at night · days with rain: 6
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
21°
around 11° at night · rain chance 36%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
24°
around 13° at night · rain chance 37%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Australia: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 19° by day and 14° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 21° in September, and about 24° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Australia cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Darwin | 29℃ | 30℃ | 30℃ | 0.3 mm |
| ☀️ Sydney | 28℃ | 16℃ | 17℃ | 0.6 mm |
| ☀️ Brisbane | 27℃ | 23℃ | 20℃ | 2.3 mm |
| ☀️ Logan City | 26℃ | 24℃ | 20℃ | 3.1 mm |
| 🌤️ Townsville | 26℃ | 25℃ | 23℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Melbourne | 20℃ | 13℃ | 19℃ | 6.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Geelong | 16℃ | 15℃ | 20℃ | 3.8 mm |
| 🌧️ Canberra | 15℃ | 14℃ | 18℃ | 2.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Adelaide | 15℃ | 15℃ | 20℃ | 4.9 mm |
| 🌧️ Hobart | 12℃ | 14℃ | 17℃ | 16.6 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Australia
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️23°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️18°light rain
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️16°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
☀️18°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️20°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
☀️23°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️20°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️19°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌤️18°scattered clouds
Friday18 September 2026
🌤️18°scattered clouds
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️16°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☁️19°overcast clouds
Sea temperature - Australia
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 29℃ | 29℃ | 0.1 m | very warm |
| Townsville | 24℃ | 24℃ | 0.3 m | pleasant |
| Brisbane | 21℃ | 21℃ | - | brisk |
| Logan City | 21℃ | 21℃ | - | brisk |
| Sydney | 18℃ | 18℃ | 0.7 m | cold |
| Adelaide | 15℃ | 15℃ | 1.8 m | very cold |
| Melbourne | 14℃ | 14℃ | 0.5 m | very cold |
| Geelong | 14℃ | 14℃ | 1.6 m | very cold |
| Hobart | 12℃ | 12℃ | 0.6 m | very cold |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Australia
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 31.8 | 41 | good |
| Logan City | 31.8 | 41 | good |
| Perth | 14.5 | 23.1 | good |
| Gold Coast | 14.3 | 20 | good |
| Adelajda | 7.5 | 12.4 | very good |
| Townsville | 7 | 10.9 | very good |
| Sydney | 6.9 | 7 | very good |
| Wollongong | 6.7 | 6.8 | very good |
| Darwin | 6.3 | 8.5 | very good |
| Cairns | 6 | 9.5 | very good |
| Newcastle | 4.7 | 4.8 | very good |
| Toowoomba | 2.8 | 3.8 | very good |
| Melbourne | 2.4 | 3.3 | very good |
| Geelong | 2.2 | 3.2 | very good |
| Bendigo | 2.2 | 3.1 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 11:00).
Australia weather through the year
Australia weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Oceania
Public holidays in Australia - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Australia: Christmas Day (25 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
2026
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend28 DecemberMonday
St. Stephen's Day
long weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend26 JanuaryTuesday
Australia Day
long weekend + bridge day26 MarchFriday
Good Friday
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend27 DecemberMonday
Christmas Day
long weekend28 DecemberTuesday
St. Stephen's Day
long weekend + bridge dayPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - Australia weather
What is the weather like in Australia today?
Today it is about 23° during the day and 17° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Australia?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.