Australia (Sydney & Melbourne) Travel Guide: Best Season, Weather, Plugs & Itineraries
Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, the Blue Mountains, Melbourne’s coffee and laneways, the Great Ocean Road and the penguin parade.
🗓 Best time to goSep–Nov and Mar–May are ideal; Dec–Feb summer has extreme UV.
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🔌 Plugs & voltage230V | Type I (angled flat pins). Adapter needed
🌦 ClimateSouthern Hemisphere: summer is Dec–Feb, winter Jun–Aug. UV is extreme — always wear sunscreen.
Monthly average temperatures in Australia (Sydney & Melbourne)
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney High / low | 26° 19° | 26° 19° | 25° 18° | 23° 15° | 20° 12° | 18° 9° | 17° 8° | 19° 9° | 21° 11° | 23° 14° | 24° 16° | 25° 18° |
| Melbourne High / low | 26° 14° | 26° 15° | 24° 13° | 20° 11° | 17° 9° | 14° 7° | 14° 6° | 15° 7° | 17° 8° | 20° 10° | 22° 11° | 24° 13° |
°C — top is the average high, bottom the average low. Typical values only; check the forecast before you go. See charts in the climate tool.
Australia (Sydney & Melbourne) travel tips
- Most visitors need an ETA or eVisitor in advance.
- Biosecurity is strict — declare all food and wooden items.
- Seasons are reversed: Dec–Feb is summer.
Australia (Sydney & Melbourne) itineraries
Australia: Sydney & Melbourne in 8 Days
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Sydney Opera House, the Bondi coastal walk, the Blue Mountains, Melbourne’s café laneways, the Twelve Apostles and the penguin parade.
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General travel information — entry rules, e-authorisations, weather and opening details change often, so check official sources.