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.
The continent's tropical rainforests can be found in the far north of Queensland, whereas the tropical grasslands extend across the northern regions of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. The largest tropical rainforest on the Australian mainland is the Daintree Rainforest.
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.
The northern states are typically warm year-round, while the southern states have cooler winters. December to February is summer; March to May is autumn; June to August is winter; and September to November is spring. To compare all resorts in Australia, click here.
Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine. Most people find Melbourne's climate is agreeable all year round, with a cooler climate on average than Australia's other large coastal cities. Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny weather for most of the year.
Oodnadatta, South Australia
The record for the highest official temperature ever recorded in Australia belongs to the remote outback town of Oodnadatta in South Australia.
Cold Coast
Gold Coast is one of the cheapest places to live in Australia (89th globally). It is known for its high-standard education and academia and its budget-friendly living.
The study, published in the journal Sustainability, found Tasmania could become recognised "as Australia's 'local refuge (lifeboat)' as conditions on the continental mainland may become less amenable to supporting large human populations in the future".
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.
Whitsunday Islands, Australia A list of the bluest water from around the world would not be complete without honouring the Whitsunday Islands. The region is widely recognised for being a gateway to the Great Barrier reef, however the 74 islands that make up the magical paradise have plenty more to offer.
Sacramento, California is the best place to live for climate change in 2022. 60% of the top 10 places to live in the U.S. for climate change are in California.
Minnesota is one of the best states to move to avoid climate change. By 2050, only six days per year are expected to be dangerously hot. That's 15 times fewer dangerous heat days than are expected in the state of Mississippi!
Leafy subtropical Brisbane led the field, boasting the greenest populated suburbs of any Australian capital city. More than 79% of people in Greater Brisbane enjoy life in suburbs with total tree cover greater than 20%.
The worst performing states are Tasmania, with incomes 26% below the national income and wealth average, as well as South Australia which is 19% below the average household income and 20% below the national net wealth.
Generally speaking, in Australia you're likely to find the cheapest houses in regional and rural locations, especially in Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.
Beachside suburbs like Coogee and Bondi come out on top for liveability. Close enough to the city centre while existing in their own bubble, these coastal hotspots offer exquisite views and a space to breathe away from the commotion. For trendy inner-city living, try Paddington and Potts Point.
Melbourne has had the coolest maximum temperatures
On the other hand, Melbourne experiences a range of temperatures, with the lowest average maximum temperature out of the 5 major capital cities, at 25.9°C.
In the summer, Perth is significantly hotter than Sydney during the daytime. Perth's average summer maximum temperature is around 32 degrees in January, compared to 26 degrees in Sydney (freezing, I know)! The overnight temperatures are around 17 to 18 degrees in both cities though.
Penrith, in Sydney's west comes out on top with their hottest day reaching 45.1 degrees – that's ALMOST 50 DEGREES.
Michigan, says globalization expert. A new book examining the forces shaping the future of global migration forecasts Michigan as the best place in the world to live in 2050.
Portugal. Portugal is one of the world's healthiest places to live, with low rates of disease and an average life expectancy of 81.6 years. People in Portugal die 12% less often from cancer than people living in other European countries.