Weather in Australia - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Australia range from 9° to 28°. 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.
Weather in Australia's cities today
☀️Darwin
28°no rain
🌧️Townsville
23°💧 0.4 mm
☁️Brisbane
20°💧 0.2 mm
🌧️Logan City
20°💧 0.1 mm
🌧️Sydney
16°💧 3.3 mm
☁️Adelaide
15°💧 1.7 mm
☀️Melbourne
10°💧 0.1 mm
☀️Hobart
10°💧 0.1 mm
🌤️Geelong
10°💧 0.3 mm
☀️Canberra
9°💧 0.4 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Australia
today☁️
14°💧 1.2 mm
Thu☁️
14°💧 2.4 mm
Fri☀️
17°💧 0.4 mm
Sat☀️
17°💧 4.2 mm
Sun☀️
15°💧 0.1 mm
Mon☀️
15°night 12°
Tue☀️
16°💧 0.8 mm
Wed☀️
15°night 11°
⚠️ Weather warnings - Australia
🌊Dangerous sea conditions2 bulletins · in effect today
Areas incl.: Queensland, New South Wales
High waves, strong currents or storms. Take care on the coast and when swimming.
💨Strong wind2 bulletins · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Queensland
Wind gusts can break branches and make driving harder. Watch for falling objects and stay away from trees.
⚠️Other hazards1 bulletin · in effect today
Areas incl.: Tasmania
The national weather service is warning of dangerous conditions. Follow local bulletins.
🧊Ice and frost1 bulletin · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Victoria
Slippery roads and pavements. Take care while driving and on trails.
Show 1 more warning
💧Flood1 bulletin · in effect until tomorrow
Areas incl.: Queensland
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 2026-07-08 10:58:09 UTC. 7 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →
14-day forecast - Australia
📅 Australia 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
15°
around 12° at night · days with rain: 3
Weeks 3-4 · avg for July
19°
around 9° at night · rain chance 40%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for August
19°
around 8° at night · rain chance 37%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Australia: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 15° by day and 12° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 19° in July, and about 19° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Australia cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Darwin | 28℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | - |
| 🌧️ Townsville | 23℃ | 23℃ | 23℃ | 0.4 mm |
| ☁️ Brisbane | 20℃ | 19℃ | 15℃ | 0.2 mm |
| 🌧️ Logan City | 20℃ | 19℃ | 16℃ | 0.1 mm |
| 🌧️ Sydney | 16℃ | 17℃ | 14℃ | 3.3 mm |
| ☁️ Adelaide | 15℃ | 13℃ | 13℃ | 1.7 mm |
| ☀️ Melbourne | 10℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ | 0.1 mm |
| ☀️ Hobart | 10℃ | 12℃ | 6℃ | 0.1 mm |
| 🌤️ Geelong | 10℃ | 15℃ | 11℃ | 0.3 mm |
| ☀️ Canberra | 9℃ | 11℃ | 6℃ | 0.4 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Australia
Wednesday8 July 2026
☁️14°overcast clouds
Thursday9 July 2026
☁️14°overcast clouds
Friday10 July 2026
☀️17°clear sky
Saturday11 July 2026
☀️17°clear sky
Sunday12 July 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Monday13 July 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Tuesday14 July 2026
☀️16°clear sky
Wednesday15 July 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Thursday16 July 2026
☀️15°clear sky
Friday17 July 2026
☀️14°clear sky
Saturday18 July 2026
☀️16°clear sky
Sunday19 July 2026
☀️20°clear sky
Monday20 July 2026
🌤️17°scattered clouds
Tuesday21 July 2026
☀️12°clear sky
Wednesday22 July 2026
☀️14°clear sky
Thursday23 July 2026
☀️16°clear sky
🌊 Sea temperature - Australia
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | 27℃ | 27℃ | 0 m | very warm |
| Townsville | 22℃ | 22℃ | 1 m | pleasant |
| Sydney | 19℃ | 19℃ | 1.7 m | brisk |
| Brisbane | 18℃ | 18℃ | - | cold |
| Logan City | 18℃ | 18℃ | - | cold |
| Adelaide | 14℃ | 14℃ | 0.5 m | very cold |
| Melbourne | 12℃ | 12℃ | 0.1 m | very cold |
| Geelong | 12℃ | 12℃ | 1.2 m | very cold |
| Hobart | 12℃ | 11℃ | 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 41.4 | 42.6 | moderate |
| Geelong | 27.8 | 29 | good |
| Bendigo | 23.5 | 24.2 | good |
| Perth | 12.5 | 12.7 | very good |
| Gold Coast | 11.9 | 20 | very good |
| Brisbane | 9.4 | 14.3 | very good |
| Logan City | 9.4 | 14.3 | very good |
| Toowoomba | 7.8 | 12.2 | very good |
| Cairns | 7.5 | 12.3 | very good |
| Darwin | 6.1 | 7.1 | very good |
| Hobart | 5.7 | 6.3 | very good |
| Newcastle | 5.6 | 8.1 | very good |
| Sydney | 5.4 | 7.5 | very good |
| Canberra | 3.9 | 5.1 | very good |
| Adelajda | 3.6 | 4 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 11:00).
Australia weather through the year
Australia weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
🎉 Public holidays in Australia - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Australia: Christmas Day (25 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
🎈 long weekend28 DecemberMonday
St. Stephen's Day
🎈 long weekend1 JanuaryFriday 2027
New Year's Day
🎈 long weekend26 JanuaryTuesday 2027
Australia Day
🎈 long weekend + bridge day26 MarchFriday 2027
Good Friday
🎈 long weekend29 MarchMonday 2027
Easter Monday
🎈 long weekend27 DecemberMonday 2027
Christmas Day
🎈 long weekend28 DecemberTuesday 2027
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.
FAQ - Australia weather
What is the weather like in Australia today?
Today it is about 14° during the day and 11° at night, overcast clouds.
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.