Australia on the contrary: the weather in the country by months
We are all used to the fact that December, January, February is the time of snow and cold. Australia at this time hottest season, they don’t even think about snowfall there!
Their spring is like our autumn, and summer is like winter. It sounds contradictory, but let's take a look at the weather in Australia by months and find out when it is better to go on vacation to this unusual country for us.
Climate of Australia
Australia ranks 6th among all continents in terms of area and is famous for its large number, so the climate on the mainland the driest in the world.
Do not forget that Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, and here all the subtleties of the country's weather conditions begin.
Let's move on to the main thing, what is the weather like in Australia? The continent is located on three warm climate zones:
- subequatorial;
- tropical;
- subtropical.
The statistics also show that prevailing wind in Australia - southern, and the rarest - southwestern.
Worth mentioning about the island Tasmania located next to Australia. In summer, snow falls there, although it melts quickly, but small penguins live there.
Seasons: what is the weather and air and water temperature by month?
We are all used to thinking that one of hottest continents world, this is partly true. But in certain periods, not everything is as smooth as it seems.
in winter
December. In Australia, hot summers reign during this period. Tourists may even be banned from visiting the central part due to extreme heat. The weather in the northern hemisphere has an average air temperature of + 36 ° C, at night the minimum value is + 32 ° C, in the sea it is still warm - + 30 ° C.
On the south side pretty warm. The average temperature mark per day is +22-26°C, the water can warm up to +21°C.
But the island of Tasmania is gaining momentum, and there the air temperature is not lower than + 20 ° С.
January. The temperature reaches the highest levels of the year. In the north, we observe the following situation: the temperature in Darwin can reach +39°C, at night - +29°C, the rainy season begins, the number of rainy days varies from 3 to 10 days.
Cities in the south in January have the most comfortable climate. The average air temperature is +25°C, at night - +23°C, the water warms up to +24°C. Rainy days are about 7, precipitation is 84 mm.
February. In February, the real rainy season begins, although it is still quite warm. In some regions, due to heavy rains, they may block the road and not allow tourists to go there in order to avoid an accident.
Falls in the North the highest amount of precipitation: about 180 to 260 mm. But the heat makes itself felt, for example, in Darwin at this time the average air temperature is + 33 ° C, and water - + 22 ° C. The southerners have the same number of rainy days as in January, the average rainfall is 83 mm. In Sydney, the temperature can reach +26°C, at night - +19°C.
spring
- April. After surviving the rainy season in March, the drought begins. The weather is favorable all over the continent. Almost everywhere the average air temperature is +20-25°С, the water in the sea is +19-22°С. Precipitation in the south - 16 mm, in the north - 65 mm. On the island of Tasmania, the weather stays within + 19 ° C, and the precipitation is 48 mm.
March. This month marks the transition from the rainy season to the dry season, it gets cooler, the heat recedes and the beach season with it. First, let's look at what is happening in the southern part of the mainland. The daytime temperature drops to +23°С, and at night it reaches +20°С, the water temperature is +22°С.
Precipitation in the south almost doubles compared to the previous month.
In the north, the situation is almost identical. The average daily temperature drops to +22-25°C, but the precipitation is already 103 mm.
May. A good month for tourists to visit the country - precipitation is already ceasing, and the weather is getting quite warm. On average, 20 mm of precipitation falls in all regions of the country.
In the North, the temperature rises again and reaches -31°C, at night +24°C, the water in the Indian and Ocean warms up to +28°C. In the southern part, the daytime temperature is +20°C, at night - +12°C. These are quite favorable conditions for city tours.
Summer
- August. In the third and last month of summer, the weather returns to normal and becomes moderate. In the north, it can already be hot in the range of + 28-31 ° C, at night it is also very warm. And the water temperature reaches +28°С. It is still cool in the south, during the day - + 17-19 ° С, at night + 10 ° С. In the ocean, the average temperature is +15°C.
June- the first month of winter for Australians, and for them it is the coldest.
South the continent is occupied by cities - Perth, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide - during the day the temperature reaches + 20 ° C, at night it can be + 11 ° C, precipitation may even fall, approximately 58 mm. The water temperature fluctuates - + 12-19 ° С.
In the north- Darwin, Cairns - warmer weather conditions than in other regions, but for the locals this is the coldest season, the temperature there drops to + 29 ° C, and at night - + 20 ° C. The water is heated up to +25°C.
The coldest place at this time is on the island of Tasmania, where the temperature can drop from +11°С to +4°С.
July. This month is already cold for the whole country as a whole.
In the south, the average temperature is + 9-18 ° С, and at night it drops to + 1 ° С. Water in the ocean - + 13-15 ° С.
What will surprise the north in July? Here, of course, it is much warmer than in the south. The indicators fix the average temperature - + 19-30 ° С, at night - + 20 ° С. The water in the ocean is quite warm - + 24 ° С.
autumn
When is the best time to rest?
Many now know that the climate in Australia is very diverse. But this does not prevent you from enjoying the most beautiful landscapes of cities, seeing exotic animals of Australia, and getting to know the underwater world and its inhabitants.
holiday season
In autumn, a large number of cultural and entertainment programs open up to your eyes. Tourists during this period often visit winery(Margaret River area), get acquainted with local cuisine, visit exhibitions and theaters.
In winter, pay attention to family and other tourist resorts that will help you to fully relax and have a great time.
In the spring, locals and tourists love to go fishing. Australia is surrounded by two oceans, so there will be no problem with a fishing spot. The water is quite cold, but this does not interfere with surfing, because it is in autumn the highest waves– especially on the Gold Coast.
During the summer, Australia is famous for its ski resorts. For example, a snow-covered slope in Victoria. Some prefer to visit the center of the mainland - desert simpson and go there on a jeep safari, others go diving.
