Weather Australia Winter: Exclusive

| Region | Typical Winter Conditions | Average Temp (June–Aug) | Notable Features | |--------|--------------------------|------------------------|------------------| | (Darwin, Cairns) | Dry, sunny, warm | 20–30°C (68–86°F) | The "dry season"; ideal travel time; no winter cold | | Eastern/Central Australia (Sydney, Brisbane) | Mild to cool, some rain | 8–18°C (46–64°F) | Occasional cold fronts; frost in inland areas | | Southeastern Australia (Melbourne, Canberra) | Cold, cloudy, rainy | 3–13°C (37–55°F) | Frequent frosts; snow in nearby mountains | | Southwest Australia (Perth) | Cool, wet (Mediterranean) | 8–18°C (46–64°F) | Winter is the wettest season; storms from Indian Ocean | | Tasmania (Hobart) | Coldest of all states; snow on mountains | 2–12°C (36–54°F) | Westerly winds bring heavy rain/snow; alpine weather | | Australian Alps (Snowy Mountains) | Snowy, sub-zero | -5 to 5°C (23–41°F) | Only place with reliable snow; ski season (June–Aug) |