Australia Weather

A broad high-pressure system is delivering mostly settled conditions across the continent, though a trough is triggering showers and storms over parts of eastern New South Wales and southern Queensland. Temperatures are mild to warm for most capitals, with a cooler change moving into the south-east later today.

What is driving the weather across the country?

The dominant high is keeping skies clear for much of Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, meaning fine weather for Perth, Adelaide and Darwin. For the eastern seaboard, a slow-moving trough is drawing moisture inland, producing patchy rain and isolated thunderstorms. This system is particularly active around the ranges, so if you are in the CBD of Sydney or Brisbane, you can expect a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of a late shower. The trough will also keep temperatures a notch below average for this time of year, offering some relief from the usual humidity.

What about the southern capitals and the west?

Melbourne will see a cool morning giving way to a partly cloudy afternoon, with the chance of a light shower near the bay. For Adelaide, expect a fine day with light winds, though a gusty change arrives overnight. Perth remains sunny and warm, while Hobart enjoys crisp morning air before a few clouds roll in. If you are checking the Weather Today page, you will see that weather melbourne and weather adelaide are both benefiting from the high, while weather perth remains dry and settled.

Will the rain affect Melbourne or Brisbane today?

For weather melbourne bom data, the chance of rain is low, with less than 10% probability of a shower in the inner suburbs. Weather brisbane faces a slightly higher chance of a storm later this afternoon, particularly west of the city. If you are near the weather cbd in either capital, the risk is minimal, but keep an eye on the radar if you are heading outdoors.