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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Australia Pulse Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Sydney 26°, Melbourne 21°, Brisbane 28°, Perth 31° – the live conditions above show current air temperatures from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). BOM weather is Australia’s official, government-sourced data for forecasts, radar, warnings and climate records.
What does BOM weather cover?
BOM provides a full suite of services: hourly and 7-day forecasts for cities and rural areas; bom weather radar loops showing rainfall intensity; satellite and synoptic charts; fire danger ratings; and marine wind/wave predictions. The bom weather app gives mobile access to warnings and the latest bom weather map, while the website offers deeper data for bom weather melbourne, bom weather sydney, bom weather brisbane and bom weather perth – plus regional areas such as bom weather victoria. All observations come from automated weather stations and manual reports across the country.
How reliable is BOM weather?
BOM is the authoritative source for Australian weather. Its 7-day forecast accuracy for capital cities is typically above 80% for temperature and 70% for rain timing. The bom weather radar network is calibrated hourly, and severe weather warnings are issued with lead times of several hours for cyclones, floods and storms. The live conditions above update every 10–30 minutes from the nearest automatic station.
Is the BOM weather app free?
Yes, the BOM Weather app (iOS/Android) is free, with no ads. It provides the same forecasts, radar and warnings as the website, plus push alerts for severe weather in your saved locations.
How do I read BOM weather radar?
The radar map shows rainfall intensity: light blue (drizzle) to red/magenta (heavy rain). Loops display movement over the last 1–2 hours. See our Weather Radar page for a guide.
Does BOM cover all of Australia?
Yes – BOM operates in all states and territories, including remote areas. For detailed local forecasts, use the Australia weather hub or the BOM site directly.