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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Monitorly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

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The national weather forecast for today shows a high of 38°C in Adelaide and a low of 11°C in Hobart, with a broad ridge of high pressure delivering mostly clear skies across the southern states. This stable pattern is expected to hold for the next three days before a trough moves into the southeast.

What are the key temperature ranges and conditions today?

For the major capitals: Sydney reaches 29°C with partly cloudy skies; Melbourne tops 32°C under sunny conditions; Brisbane hits 31°C with a possible afternoon shower. The live conditions above show current readings for each city, with wind speeds generally below 20 km/h for most centres.

Hottest capitalAdelaide, 38°C
Coolest capitalHobart, 11°C low
Rain riskBrisbane 40%, Sydney 20%
UV indexExtreme in Perth (12+)

How does this week’s outlook compare for the eastern seaboard?

The weather forecast sydney shows a gradual warming trend through the week, with Thursday reaching 31°C before a southerly change drops temperatures by Friday. For the weather forecast brisbane, humidity builds from Wednesday, increasing the chance of storms. The weather forecast sunshine coast and weather forecast gold coast follow similar patterns, though coastal sea breezes keep afternoon highs slightly lower than inland areas.

Will the heat in Adelaide last beyond today?

No, a cool change arrives late Friday with temperatures dropping to 26°C by Saturday. The current hot air mass is being pushed east by a cold front moving across the Bight.

Is there any severe weather expected this week?

A severe weather warning is current for damaging winds in western Victoria on Friday. Check the Severe Weather Warning page for updates on the trough system.

Where can I find a longer-range outlook?

For extended forecasts, the sydney weather forecast 14 days is available on our Australia weather hub, along with similar outlooks for Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.