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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.
This week, a high-pressure system over the Bight is delivering stable conditions to southern Australia, while a trough lingers along the east coast bringing patchy rain. For your exact local outlook, check the live forecast above.
What’s driving the weather this week?
A slow-moving trough off New South Wales and Queensland is generating isolated showers and the chance of a thunderstorm, particularly near the coast. Meanwhile, a cold front approaching from the west will sweep through South Australia and Victoria by midweek, dropping temperatures a few degrees. The interior remains mostly dry and warm, with light winds.
How do the capitals shape up?
For those after a quick city-by-city view, Sydney and Brisbane see a few morning showers clearing to sun. Melbourne and Adelaide brace for a cooler change Wednesday, while Hobart stays showery. If you’re planning further ahead, the weather in Melbourne 10 days shows a return to mild conditions, and the weather Melbourne 14 days indicates a possible warm spell. For longer horizons, the Melbourne weather forecast 21 days and Melbourne weather 30 days offer broad trends, though confidence drops. Similarly, this weeks weather Sydney points to improving conditions by the weekend, and this weeks weather Adelaide remains mostly fine after the change.
Will it rain over the weekend?
For most of the country, expect a dry weekend as the trough weakens. The east coast may still see a stray shower, but Saturday and Sunday look generally fine. Check the live forecast above for your suburb.
Is any severe weather expected?
At this stage, no widespread severe weather is forecast. Isolated thunderstorms are possible along the NSW coast, but not expected to be dangerous. For updates, see our Severe Weather Warning page.
How does this week compare to last?
Temperatures are slightly cooler in the southeast due to the midweek front, while the east coast sees fewer showers than last week. The interior remains stable. It’s a fairly typical spring pattern across the continent.
For detailed city forecasts, check our Melbourne Weather, Sydney Weather, and Adelaide Weather pages. The Australia weather hub has links to all capital cities.