Weather This Weekend

This weekend, a cool autumn change will sweep across south-east Australia, bringing patchy rain to Melbourne and Sydney, while Brisbane remains mostly dry and Perth enjoys a warm, sunny stretch.

What’s the weather this weekend in Australia?

A high-pressure system sitting over the Bight will direct a series of troughs into the south-east. For Melbourne, expect cloudy skies and light showers on Saturday, clearing to a crisp Sunday. Sydney will see similar conditions—showers on Saturday morning, then a fine afternoon. Brisbane and much of Queensland will stay largely dry with mild temperatures in the low 20s, though a weak trough may trigger a stray afternoon shower inland. Adelaide will have a mostly fine weekend with a cool breeze. For a broader outlook, check the weather this weekend Melbourne and weather this weekend Sydney pages for hourly updates.

If you are monitoring longer-term trends, the Australia weather hub provides current weather map Australia 7 day charts and weather in Australia 10 days forecasts. For those planning ahead, the queensland weather forecast 14 days and nsw weather forecast 14 days are reliable guides for late-April travel.

How to plan your weekend away

For a short escape, the south coast of NSW and parts of Victoria are best on Sunday as the rain moves offshore. Inland australia weather melbourne areas like the Yarra Valley will be cooler, so pack a jacket. If you are heading to South Australia, weather this weekend Adelaide looks fine—ideal for a beach stroll. Remember school holidays have ended in most states, so coastal accommodation is easier to book. Pack layers and a light waterproof jacket for the south-east; Perth and northern NSW need sunscreen and a hat.