Nippy weather is forecasted to continue in south-eastern Australia, following an unusually cool start to June and historic low temperatures in some outback towns.
Cooler temperatures, strong winds, showers, and snowfall in the alpine regions are expected in the south-east until Tuesday. This includes areas in Victoria, Tasmania, and south-eastern New South Wales. Rain is also predicted for south-west Western Australia starting from Tuesday.
Although conditions are unlikely to be as cold as last week, the low temperatures experienced indicate a drop of more than 2°C below average across the nation, with some regions experiencing temperatures up to 10°C below average.
Forecasts for Tuesday in the capital cities include:
- Canberra with a low of 0°C and high of 12°C
- Hobart with a low of 5°C and max of 13°C
- Sydney with a sunny day reaching a top of 18°C after starting at 8°C
- Melbourne with a low of 9°C and maximum of 14°C
- Adelaide with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 10°C to a maximum of 16°C
- Brisbane expected to be overcast with a low of 12°C and high of 21°C
- Perth is likely to experience showers, with a temperature range from 10°C to 21°C
Signing up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter provides updates on the climate and environmental news curated by Adam Morton. Central Queensland experienced record lows, with Winton airport recording its lowest June temperature and Gayndah airport beating its previous coldest June temperature. In Mount Isa, June temperatures have been record lows as well.
Ski fields have welcomed the cold conditions, with many receiving significant snowfalls over the King’s Birthday long weekend, and more expected this week. Ski resorts are pleased with the early season snow and ideal temperatures for snowmaking.
Despite the cold snaps in the south-east, the Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast indicates that much of the country can expect above average maximum and minimum temperatures from June to September. This doesn’t rule out occasional cold periods, but aligns with the trend of Australia’s average temperature increase of 1.51°C since national records began in 1910.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/16/australia-cold-weather-bom-big-chill-snow-low-temperature-wind-showers
