| Season | Start Month | End Month | Characteristics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | December | February | Hot, humid (north), dry heat (south) | | Autumn | March | May | Mild, harvest time, cooler nights | | Winter | June | August | Cool to cold, alpine snow, northern dry season | | Spring | September | November | Warming, wildflowers, unpredictable winds |
To understand Australian seasons, you must think regionally. seasons of australia
Most of Australia doesn’t get heavy snow, but it gets cold . Frost covers Canberra and Hobart; mornings in Melbourne can dip to near freezing. The real magic, however, lies in the (Snowy Mountains, Victorian Alps, Tasmania). Ski resorts like Thredbo and Perisher operate fully. Meanwhile, the tropical north experiences its dry season —crystal blue skies, low humidity, and perfect weather for visiting Uluru or Kakadu. | Season | Start Month | End Month