Australia is in the . The Earth tilts on its axis; when the North Pole leans away from the sun (winter), the South Pole leans toward the sun (summer). Therefore, when you are shoveling snow in January, Australians are slathering on SPF 50+ at Bondi Beach.
If you are planning a dream trip Down Under, or simply trying to figure out why your Aussie friend is posting beach photos in December, you might be confused. In our globalized world, it is easy to forget that seasons don't work the same way everywhere. when is australia summer