Australia
Australia: 15 destinations compared, each with its best travel window, typical daytime highs and budget level.
Best time to visit Australia
The best time to visit Australia is March, May–July, September–October, when at least 8 of its 15 destinations here are in season.
In season · Typical daytime high
- Jan4/1522–38°C
- Feb4/1521–37°C
- Mar8/1520–36°C
- Apr7/1518–35°C
- May8/1515–33°C
- Jun8/1513–30°C
- Jul8/1512–29°C
- Aug7/1513–31°C
- Sep11/1515–32°C
- Oct8/1516–33°C
- Nov5/1518–34°C
- Dec4/1520–37°C
| Destination | Best time | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide & Kangaroo Island | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | $$ Middling |
| Brisbane | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | $$ Middling |
| Byron Bay & the Gold Coast | Sep–Apr | $$ Middling |
| Cairns | Jun–Oct | $$ Middling |
| The Great Barrier Reef | Jun–Oct | $$$ Steep |
| K'gari (Fraser Island) | Apr–Oct | $$ Middling |
| Kakadu & the Top End | May–Sep | $$ Middling |
| The Kimberley | May–Sep | $$ Middling |
| Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | $$ Middling |
| Ningaloo Reef | Mar–Jul | $$ Middling |
| Perth & Margaret River | Nov–Mar | $$ Middling |
| Sydney & the NSW coast | Dec–Mar | $$$ Steep |
| Tasmania | Dec–Mar | $$$ Steep |
| Uluru & the Red Centre | Apr–Sep | $$$ Steep |
| The Whitsundays | Jun–Oct | $$$ Steep |
Oceania
- Adelaide & Kangaroo IslandAustralia
- BrisbaneAustralia
- Byron Bay & the Gold CoastAustralia
- CairnsAustralia
- The Great Barrier ReefAustralia
- K'gari (Fraser Island)Australia
- Kakadu & the Top EndAustralia
- The KimberleyAustralia
- Melbourne & the Great Ocean RoadAustralia
- Ningaloo ReefAustralia
- Perth & Margaret RiverAustralia
- Sydney & the NSW coastAustralia
- TasmaniaAustralia
- Uluru & the Red CentreAustralia
- The WhitsundaysAustralia
Common questions
When is the best time to visit Australia?
The best time to visit Australia is March, May–July, September–October, when at least 8 of its 15 destinations here are in season.