Its capital city, Canberra, is the coldest capital city in Australia during the winter months. While cool, Canberra only averages around 660mm of rain each year.
The coldest city in Australia is Hobart, Tasmania, with its average temperature being the lowest among Australian capital cities during winter.
Only well above sea level does Australia experience the cold winters that can be felt in many parts of North America or Northern Europe. The city with the lowest average minimum temperature is Hobart with just above 12°C (12.27), closely followed by Canberra at 12.43°C.
Canberra's inland location and its height above sea level cause its climate to have a drier, more continental flavour than Sydney's, so its summers are hotter and winters colder.
There are three main reasons why Canberra is so cold: Altitude – Canberra is 577m above sea level. Distance from the Coast – Canberra is located 100km from the nearest coast. Location – Canberra is located in the Southern portion of Australia furthest away from the Equator.
Despite being one of the coldest cities in Australia due to it being on the eastern side of the Great Dividing Range, Canberra does not receive snowfall. As Canberra is 600 meters above sea level, Canberra's moisture levels are pretty low, meaning snow is unlikely to fall over the Australian capital.
Does it snow during winter in Canberra? Snow occasionally falls on the capital during winter, however it is not a common occurrence.
The city of Perth has the best weather/climate in Australia. The city enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild but wet winters. Perth is also the sunniest capital city in Australia and is considered one of the hottest experiencing over 250+ days of sunny blue skies.
Oodnadatta, South Australia
Of course we Aussies don't have to travel far to feel the heat, especially during the Australian summer months. The record for the highest official temperature ever recorded in Australia belongs to the remote outback town of Oodnadatta in South Australia.
The southern coast, which includes Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, has the best climate by far, with mild winters (June to August) between 41°F and 50°F (5°C and 10°C) and warm summers (December to February) between 77°F and 86°F (25°C and 30°C).
Orange, New South Wales.
The wettest city in the world is Buenaventura, where it rains 258 days per year. Australia's rainiest city is Cairns in Queensland, with 117 days of precipitation. The UK's wettest city is Londonderry in Northern Ireland (147 days). The wettest city in the US is Hilo, Hawaii (211 days).
With an average annual rainfall exceeding 4,000 millimetres (160 in), and the highest-ever annual rainfall in a populated area of Australia (7,900 millimetres (310 in) in 1950), Tully is arguably the wettest town in Australia.
Tasmania is Australia's coldest state overall because it is closer to the polar zone compared to the other Australian states and territories, and experiences more frequent bursts of cold Antarctic air. The coldest nights occur when the conditions are clear and calm, especially if there is snow cover.
Hitting high at 1765m, Charlotte Pass is Australia's highest snow resort—the only way to get here is through over snow transport. This gem receives some of the most consistent snowfalls which means there's always plenty of snow for the slopes.
Perth, Western Australia
In fact, it's officially the sunniest capital city in the world, with an average of eight hours of sun per day, year-round. It's wonderfully close to Fremantle and Rottnest Island too, so you can take home a suitcase full of brightly-lit quokka selfies.
Is Australia hotter than India? India is closer to the equator as compared to Australia, and is therefore expected to be hotter. The average temperature in most of the interior regions of India is 90–104 °F. Whereas in Australia the average temperature in summer is 86 °F.
Marble Bar claims to be the hottest town in Australia. It holds the record for the highest average monthly maximum temperature, which is 41.5°C in December.
Dallol, Ethiopia
In terms of extreme heat, no place holds a candle to Dallol, the hottest place on earth. Located in the sizzling Danakil Depression (a geological landform sunken below the surrounding area), it can reach a boiling 145 degrees in the sun.
One of the driest areas in Australia however, is Birdsville in Queensland. The desert town experiences only 10 days of rainfall per year. Although going further up North in Queensland, areas in Bamaga and Weipa are subject to much heavier rainfall, with about 75 rainfall days per year.
1. Canberra – Australia's Capital City. Nestled between Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra is not only the capital but also Australia's safest city. With a low crime rate and a small-town vibe, Canberra offers an attractive blend of city living and peaceful suburban life.
Bondi Beach
Australia has almost 12,000 beaches along its 60,000km (37,282mi) coastline. If you visited one per day, it would take more than 32 years to see them all. You can't go to Sydney without experiencing the buzz of Bondi Beach.
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The population is about 370,000 inhabitants or one-tenth of that of Sydney. This makes it a rather quiet city where you can enjoy your surroundings peacefully. Unlike the majority of Australian cities, Canberra is inland. This results in a climate characterised by hot summers and cold winters.
Canberra is renowned for being a 100% renewable energy city with approximately 70% of the ACT dedicated to nature parks. Set yourself the challenge on a visit to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to spot five famous native Australian animals that call the area home: the koala, platypus, kangaroo, emu and wombat.
Our heat tends to be 'dry' and while we enjoy some summer storms, humidity is generally low. Summer can be more comfortable here than in other cities. It's a great time of year to swim or sail at Lake Burley Griffin, or at one of our waterholes, rivers or lakes.