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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Data Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Look at the live conditions above for current temperatures in your city. Today brings a mix of coastal showers across eastern capitals and mostly clear skies inland, so we’ve broken down what to expect for your day.
What’s the weather like across Australia today?
A trough over New South Wales is triggering afternoon thunderstorms near Sydney and along the ranges, while a ridge keeps Brisbane and Melbourne mostly fine with a moderate sea breeze. Perth is warm and sunny, with high UV levels. Southern capitals like Adelaide and Hobart are cooler, with a front brushing Tasmania later. Check the weather radar for real-time rain movement.
How does today compare to the seasonal average?
For much of eastern Australia, temperatures are running 2–3°C above the early-season norm, especially in weather today forecasts for Melbourne and Sydney. In contrast, Darwin and Cairns are sitting near their typical daily maximums for this time of year. The coming days will see a gradual cool change moving up from the south.
What’s the weather outlook for the next week?
An upper trough will keep eastern NSW showery for another 48 hours, then fine up later in the week. For the rest of Australia, a high pressure system is building, meaning weather forecast Australia shows mostly settled conditions for the next 10 days.
Are there any severe weather warnings today?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Sydney region and northeast Victoria. Severe weather warning details are updated hourly. No fire danger warnings are active today.
How does today compare with australia weather winter averages?
Winter temperatures are much cooler, but today’s highs are more typical of early spring. For example, the australia weather sydney winter average is around 17°C, while today is expected to reach 26°C. For month-by-month comparisons, see the australia weather by month guide on our hub.