What's the weather like on Australia's East Coast?

The weather on the East Coast varies across each state from temperature in Victoria to humid subtropical in New South Wales and Queensland. Generally, most regions on the East Coast enjoy hot summers and cool winters with clear distinctions between summer, autumn, winter and spring.

There are exceptions to this though with destinations in tropical Far North Queensland such as Cairns and Port Douglas experiencing hot, humid and wet summers and dry winters.

When's the best time to visit East Coast?

There is no 'best time' to visit the East Coast as each season offers something different. That said, the most popular time to visit coastal destinations like Byron Bay and the Gold Coast is during the summer when temperatures are warm.

However, with nice weather comes increased prices and larger crowds at popular attractions so make sure you book accommodation and transport well in advance.

That's not to say you can't have a fantastic time on the East Coast when the weather's a bit colder because you definitely can. Major cities like Melbourne and Sydney still thrive during winter and offer plenty of activities such as hiking in national parks and exploring local markets.

When planning your holiday, ensure you research what activities are available as some activities and national park trails close in certain weather conditions.

Temperatures in Victoria

View of the Twelve Apostles and coastline of Victoria, Australia, on a clear day at sunset

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	21°C	9°C
June to August	14°C	5°C
September to November	20°C	7°C
December to February	27°C	12°C

Temperatures in New South Wales

Aerial of people walking across the white sand of Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	24°C	13°C
June to August	16°C	6°C
September to November	26°C	13°C
December to February	33°C	20°C

Temperatures in Queensland

View of the mountains from a Palm Tree lines beach in Post Douglas, Queensland, Australia

Month	Average high	Average low
March to May	30°C	19°C
June to August	24°C	12°C
September to November	33°C	20°C
December to February	36°C	25°C

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