Weather Yearly Updated: Australia

In the south, summer announces its return with a vengeance. The days lengthen, the UV index hits "Extreme" (the hole in the ozone layer makes Australian sun uniquely dangerous), and the beaches become the center of social life.

Tasmania is Australia’s New Zealand. In winter, Hobart gets frost, snow on Mount Wellington, and temperatures below freezing (0°C / 32°F). Yes, Australians own puffy jackets. Yes, we pretend it's "very cold." australia weather yearly

No feature on Australian weather is complete without acknowledging its binary nature: Fire and Flood. In the south, summer announces its return with a vengeance

Before looking at the monthly calendar, one must understand the invisible conductors of this orchestra. Australia’s weather is largely dictated by three major drivers: In the south