When Does Summer: End Australia [top]

"Summer" looks very different depending on where you are on the continent. Here is what to expect as February winds down: The Southern States (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart)

So, when does summer end in Australia?

In the meteorological calendar, March is strictly autumn. Yet, culturally, it is often referred to as "summer's end." The water temperatures around the country are often at their peak in early March because the ocean takes months to release the heat it absorbed in December and January. Consequently, March is often the best month for swimming—the air is slightly less oppressive, but the water is divine. when does summer end australia