When is the Best Time to Visit Australia?

Best known as ‘the Land Down Under’, Australia is a beautiful continent experiencing various seasons. And while these seasons change, Australia never fails to astound us.

Summer, autumn, winter and spring are commonly experienced seasons but which season should you visit Australia in? Here’s our guide to the best time to visit Australia.

Sunscreen Summers from December to February

Sydney, along with the world’s second most liveable city - Melbourne are undoubtedly Australia’s best summer destinations. Sydney presents a stunning firework display each New Year’s Eve, while Melbourne is flooded with people enjoying the Chinese New Year and Midsumma. Locals often keep their jackets handy until New Year’s Day. If you don’t mind the occasional downpour, then you should definitely enjoy Brisbane at this time of the year. In the summer, the Great Barrier Reef takes on a new charm, making summer as one of the best seasons to visit Australia.

TIP: With an average of 30 degrees Celsius; you better carry and use lots of sunscreen to protect your skin and avoid sunburns.

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Touristy Autumns from March to May

With crammed summers slowly transforming into autumn, crowds thin out during this time of the year. Many Australian cities get super-hot in summers and hence to visit Adelaide or Perth; your best choice is the autumn season. While the festival calendar in the rest of the country starts to wind down to a close in autumn, Adelaide’s is just warming up! It’s called the ‘Festival State’ and here’s why – South Australian life is all about its food, wine and culture-loving vibe. Autumns are the most scenic while on a road trip through Tasmania. If you are a nature lover then you must take some time and visit the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park surrounding Dove Lake that passes through patches of Fagus. Also, autumn makes it the best time to visit Australia. Try out Tassie icons such as Freycinet, Wineglass Bay and Bay of Fires.

TIP: One of the mildest times of the year with temperatures ranging from 14 degrees to 22 degrees Celsius; you better carry warm clothes while you can also enjoy long coastal walks in the breeze.

Chilly Winters from June to August

Australia’s winter brings sunny but not-so-hot days and cold nights from June to August. If you intend to visit southern Australia, pack warm clothes and a heavy jacket. A trip to the north cannot be completed without packing thermal inners. To make the most of your trip, trek through the snow trailed mountains of Tasmania. If you are comfortable with cold weather, then you can also explore the ski fields near Melbourne. An evening strolling the Winter Night Market at the Queen Victoria Markets is where you can enjoy the street food, variety shopping, wine and music. To thaw out, visit the Mornington Peninsula’s thermal hot spring. And if you want to live up the joy of winter, head straight to the Sovereign Hill for the Winter Wonderlights Festival. Head out to the Sydney Harbour for a whale watching tour - you can also see them from the shore along the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Trail.

TIP: Winters in Australia bring temperatures as low as -23 degrees Celsius and we can only suggest to pack the warmest of your clothes.

Mesmerizing Spring from September to November

Springs are preferably the best time to visit Australia given the lower rainfall and mild temperatures in most of Australia. While on an Australian holiday during spring, you’ll want to pack a light jacket along with shorts and swimwear for hitting the beach on a sunny day. Spring makes Australia’s capital city gorgeous by covering it in over one million blooming flowers! For night owls, there’s the Floriade Night Fest - a festival of illuminated flowerbeds and nocturnal entertainment. Heard or read of the purple jacaranda blossoms? Visit the Lavender Bay, Mosman, Cremorne or Paddington.

TIP: Spring is the perfect time to go diving and surfing, with the temperature around 2.40 degrees Celsius warmer than average. Springs are peak travel season in Australia.

So, which according to you is the best time to go to Australia? Well, if you are not a big fan of extreme weathers; then September to November and March to May are the best times to go to Australia.

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