Data based on 1991–2020 climatology (Bureau of Meteorology)
| City | July Avg High | July Avg Low | July Rainfall (mm) | July Rain Days | Sunshine Hours (July daily avg) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 17.0°C (63°F) | 8.0°C (46°F) | 96 | 12 | 6.7 | | Melbourne (VIC) | 13.5°C (56°F) | 5.0°C (41°F) | 49 | 15 | 3.8 | | Brisbane (QLD) | 20.9°C (70°F) | 9.5°C (49°F) | 65 | 10 | 6.5 | | Perth (WA) | 18.0°C (64°F) | 8.0°C (46°F) | 170 | 17 | 4.5 | | Adelaide (SA) | 14.5°C (58°F) | 6.0°C (43°F) | 78 | 16 | 4.0 | | Hobart (TAS) | 12.0°C (54°F) | 4.0°C (39°F) | 68 | 18 | 4.2 | | Canberra (ACT) | 12.0°C (54°F) | -0.5°C (31°F) | 42 | 13 | 4.5 | | Darwin (NT) | 30.3°C (87°F) | 19.3°C (67°F) | 4 | 2 | 9.5 | australia weather winter
Australian winter is a season of extremes: balmy, dry days in the tropics and freezing, stormy weather in the south. While snow sports thrive in the alps, southern agricultural regions face declining rainfall and frost risks. Understanding regional differences and the influence of drivers like SAM and IOD is essential for planning, risk management, and adapting to ongoing climate trends. In the southern regions, encompassing major cities like
In the southern regions, encompassing major cities like Melbourne, Hobart, and Canberra, winter is the most familiar to international observers, yet it retains a unique character. It is a season of damp chill rather than deep freeze. Snowfall is not a feature of the cities; instead, grey skies and steady rain dominate the forecast. Melbourne, in particular, is famous for its moody winter weather, where a crisp morning can rapidly descend into a blustery, wet afternoon. Here, winter is felt acutely. It is a time for "cosying up," a culture that has seen the proliferation of high-quality coffee shops and wine bars, serving as refuges from the grey skies. Melbourne, in particular, is famous for its moody