Australia Winter Temperature [updated] Direct

Plan accordingly, and you’ll enjoy Australia’s winter – whether that means hiking in shorts in Kakadu or skiing in the Snowy Mountains.

When people think of Australia, they often imagine blistering summer heat and surfing at Bondi Beach. However, Australian winters (June, July, August) offer a dramatically different picture. Because Australia spans nearly 4,000 km from north to south, its winter climate ranges from tropical warmth to alpine snow.

| Location | Day (°C) | Night (°C) | Day (°F) | Night (°F) | |----------|----------|------------|----------|-------------| | Darwin | 30 | 20 | 86 | 68 | | Brisbane | 21 | 10 | 70 | 50 | | Sydney | 17 | 8 | 63 | 46 | | Perth | 18 | 8 | 64 | 46 | | Melbourne | 14 | 6 | 57 | 43 | | Canberra | 11 | 0 | 52 | 32 | | Hobart | 12 | 4 | 54 | 39 | | Thredbo (Alps) | 3 | -4 | 37 | 25 |

| City | Avg July High | Avg July Low | Frost Risk? | |------|---------------|---------------|--------------| | Sydney | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | Rare | | Melbourne | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | Occasional | | Canberra | 11°C (52°F) | 0°C (32°F) | Frequent | | Adelaide | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | Light frost | | Hobart | 12°C (54°F) | 4°C (39°F) | Occasional snow |