Best time to visit

Best time to visit Australia

Seasons are reversed. The south (Sydney, Melbourne) is best October–April. The tropical north and Great Barrier Reef are ideal May–October (dry season).

Best monthsSeptember–November, March–May
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Month-by-month overview

Australia at a glance

GreatGoodOkayAvoid
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Verdictgoodgoodgreatgreatgoodokaygoodgoodgreatgreatgreatgood
Temp (°C)
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Rain (mm)100115130125120130958065758580
Crowdshighhighmediummediumlowlowmediummediummediummediummediumhigh
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NotesAustralian Open; school hols———Tropical north dry season startsWinter in south; ideal for tropicsSchool holidays; ski seasonWhale watching seasonWildflowers in WA——Christmas + NYE in Sydney

Festivals & events

Vivid Sydney

May–Jun

Spectacular light installations transforming the Sydney Harbour.

Melbourne Cup

Nov

Australia’s iconic horse race and cultural event.

Sydney New Year’s Eve

Dec

World-famous fireworks display over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

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