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What allures majority of the tourists for Australia tours is its pleasant weather. Different kinds of climates beautifully make the country look different in every weather it flaunts. Since Australia is such a huge country, the weather of this place varies notably in various parts of the country or the continent.

About Australia Weather and Climate Information
The Australian temperature changes with every season, but generally it varies as low as sub zero and as high as 50 degree celsius temperature.

The weather of Australia includes two extremely different seasons:
*The dry season
*The wet seasons.
Along two, the wet weather in Australia lasts approximately six months in spring and summer, between December-March. The average temperature during wet weather ranges between 30-50 degrees Celsius.

The dry Australian weather lasts for about six months in winter and autumn, generally in between May-October. The temperature during this season remains low plus the skies remain clearer in day. The normal temperature is approximately 20 degrees Celsius.

Apart, build up is the extremely humid era of year between the dry and the wet seasons. In general, it lasts for 3-4 months. The humidity remains during day as well as night without respite. Also, the weather in Western Australia shows huge climatic variations. The average temperature during summers ranges at 32 degrees during day whereas 19 degrees at night. On the other hand, the winter boasts 18 degrees during daytime and 10 degrees during night, with spring and autumn somewhere averages 23 degrees during day plus 14 degrees at night.

The coastal areas around Sydney are mild in the winter with minimum temperatures often staying above 50 to 60 degrees F. The summers are warmer and are typically in the 80 degree F range.

The northern one-third of the country is tropical, while the southern regions are temperate. Because of the size of Australia, summer and winter climates vary from area to area, but this means there is always some region where the climate is ideal, making it a great year-round destination.

Australian seasons are the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere. This means:
* If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it is winter in Australia
* If it is autumn/fall in the northern hemisphere, it is spring in Australia
* If it is winter in the northern hemisphere, it is summer in Australia
* If it is spring in the northern hemisphere, it is autumn in Australia

Australian seasons are:
* Winter months in Australia are June, July and August
* Spring months in Australia are September, October and November
* Summer months in Australia are December, January and February
* Autumn months in Australia are March, April and May
* Rainy season between December to February

The hottest months in Australia are December, January and February. In these months, you might like to head south to escape the heat. The coldest months are June, July and August – a perfect time to explore up north.

The wet season runs in the north of the country from November to April, but the southern capitals usually receive their heaviest rainfalls from June to August.

Tour tips:
Australia climate will differ depending on where you are. The south of Australia will have more of a temperate climate whereas the northern Australia (around Darwin and Cairns) can be very hot and humid with flooding in the rainy season. Some towns may be inaccessible.

The perfect vacation weather of Australia will depend on where you are going and what you want to do. Knowing about Australia weather is an important factor with planning tours

Australian Weather Information Useful Links
Live Update – Weather in Australia
Australian Bureau of Meterology(external link)- Bureau of Meterology( BOM )is an Australian Government department that keeps a track of all the weather, weather patterns and historical information.

Recommended Reading:
About Australian Geography
When to go to Australia for vacation
Climate in Tasmania

While planning Tasmania Tour you may like to know about Climate in Tasmania. Read below to know about overview on Tasmanian climate and also check About Tasmania in Brief.

Climate in Tasmania is described as temperate maritime, being surrounded by sea, and rarely experiences extremes of temperature. The prevailing weather pattern is from west to east and as a result the west coast is the wettest, while the east coast is almost always warmer and milder than the rest of the state. Tasmania has a cool temperate climate with four distinct seasons.

Summer
Summer in Tasmania lasts from December to February when the average maximum sea temperature is 21 °C (70 °F) and inland areas around Launceston reach 24 °C (75 °F). Other inland areas are much cooler with Liawenee, located on the Central Plateau, one of the coldest places in Australia with temperatures in February ranging between 4 °C (39 °F) to 17 °C (63 °F). Average maximum temperatures across the State range between 20 degrees and 24 degrees Celsius

Autumn
Autumn in Tasmania lasts between March and May. Autumn has still sunny days and riotous colours as 200 year-old oaks, elms and birches turn from gold to red in preparation for winter.

Winter
Winter in Tasmania runs from May through August and are generally the wettest and coolest months in the state, with most high lying areas receiving considerable snowfall. Winter maximums are 12 °C (54 °F) on average along coastal areas and 3 °C (37 °F) on the central plateau.

Spring
Spring in Tasmania is from September to November. Spring is a season of transition, where winter weather patterns begin to take the shape of summer patterns. Although snowfall is still common up until October. Spring is generally the windiest time of the year with afternoon sea breezes starting to take effect on the coast.

Spring is the season of growth. Wild flowers, in their myriads of colours, cover the forests. Spring is also the time to get ready for some trout fishing action, as the fish start biting again in our highland lakes and streams.

Rainfall
Rainfall varies dramatically across the Island. Rainfall in Tasmania follows a complicated pattern rather analogous to that found on large continents at the same latitude in the northern hemisphere. On the western side rainfall increases from around 1,458 millimetres (57.4 in) at Strahan on the coast up to 2,690 millimetres (106 in) at Cradle Valley in the highlands.
Hobart, with an average of 626 millimetres (24 inches) is Australia’s second-driest capital city (after Adelaide). While on the west coast an annual average of 2,400 mm (95 inches) ensures the rainforest thrives. The eastern part of Tasmania has more evenly distributed rainfall than in the west, and most months receive very similar averages.

Tasmania generally enjoys a temperate, comfortable climate and plenty of sunshine.

To know more on Tasmania weather check:
Bureau of Meteorology site ( External Link )

You can also check live updates for The weather in Australia