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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Southern Monitor Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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A high pressure system over the Bight is bringing mostly settled conditions across the country today, though a trough is triggering showers in the southeast. Expect a mild day for most capitals, with a few isolated storms developing inland over New South Wales and Queensland this afternoon.
What is the weather forecast for today?
A ridge of high pressure is keeping skies mostly clear over Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne, with top temperatures around 25–28°C. Sydney will see a mix of sun and cloud, with a 30% chance of a late shower. Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast are warm and humid, with a possible afternoon storm. Canberra stays dry and mild. Hobart will be partly cloudy, with a light south-westerly breeze.
What about the rest of the week?
The high will drift east, bringing a stable few days for most of the country. A cold front may clip the southeast by Thursday, increasing the chance of showers in Melbourne and Adelaide. For those checking the Australia weather hub or looking at a weather forecast tomorrow, conditions remain largely fine until the weekend, when a new trough could bring more rain to the east coast.
Check the live conditions above for real-time readings in your city. For a detailed look at what is happening now, see our Weather Today page. If you are planning ahead, the BOM Weather Australia page has the latest official updates.
Will it rain in Sydney this week?
Likely not until Thursday or Friday. A high pressure system will keep Sydney mostly dry until a trough approaches late in the week, bringing a 40% chance of showers. Check the Weather Radar for live tracking.
Is there any severe weather expected?
No widespread severe weather warnings are current. Isolated thunderstorms in inland NSW and Queensland may produce gusty winds, but nothing out of the ordinary for summer. See our Severe Weather Warning page for updates.
What is the 14-day outlook for the east coast?
For those searching for a sydney weather forecast 14 days or a weather forecast brisbane outlook, the models suggest a return to more humid, showery conditions next week as a trough deepens over the Tasman Sea.