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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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Today’s national forecast shows a maximum of 28°C for Sydney, 26°C for Melbourne, 30°C for Brisbane, 23°C for Adelaide, and 31°C for Perth, with a trough bringing isolated showers to the east coast. Mild to warm conditions across most capitals, though the eastern seaboard should expect patchy rain.

What is the weather forecast for today?

The live conditions above show current temperatures and wind for each capital. For Sydney, a possible afternoon shower keeps the mercury near 28°C; Melbourne stays dry with a light south-westerly; Brisbane reaches 30°C under partly cloudy skies. Adelaide and Perth are mostly sunny, while the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast see a 40% chance of a brief storm. The Weather Today page updates hourly for your location.

What about the weekend outlook?

A high-pressure system settles over the Bight by Saturday, clearing the east coast. Sydney’s forecast for the weekend shows 26–29°C with decreasing cloud; Melbourne stays near 24°C; Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast warm to 31°C. Adelaide and Perth remain dry. For a longer view, the sydney weather forecast 14 days suggests a return to settled conditions next week, while the weather forecast melbourne indicates a cool change on Monday. Check our Weather Tomorrow page for detailed day-by-day data.

Highest forecast temp31°C (Perth)
Lowest forecast temp12°C (Canberra overnight)
Rain chance (Sydney)40% this afternoon
UV index (most capitals)Very high (10–12)
Will it rain in Sydney this week?

Isolated showers are likely today and tomorrow, with totals under 5 mm. By Thursday a ridge builds, keeping Sydney dry through the weekend. The weather forecast sydney for the next seven days shows no significant rain.

Is a heatwave expected for the weather forecast brisbane area?

No heatwave is forecast. Brisbane will reach 30–32°C through the weekend, which is near average for February. Humidity remains moderate, so conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity.

When will the next cold front affect weather forecast adelaide?

A weak front crosses Adelaide late Sunday, dropping maximums to 22°C on Monday with a 30% chance of light showers. The weather forecast gold coast and weather forecast sunshine coast remain unaffected by this system.