This Easter long weekend, Australia is set to experience a mix of warm temperatures and scattered rain across various states and territories. Overall, most regions will enjoy warm weather, while some areas will begin with either clear skies or be under stormy conditions.
Sydney will kick off the weekend with a warm Good Friday, reaching 25 degrees amidst light winds and some cloud cover. Showers are anticipated to arrive on Saturday evening after a sunny morning. Easter Sunday will see a slight drop to 24 degrees, with early morning showers expected before overcast skies take over. Monday promises a return to sunny weather.
In the Australian Capital Territory, Canberra will also enjoy conducive weather with temperatures peaking at 26 degrees on both Friday and Saturday, and clear skies for the entirety of the weekend. Sunday is forecast at 24 degrees, continuing the pleasant conditions into Monday.
Brisbane’s Easter weekend begins with sunshine and highs of 26 degrees on Friday and Saturday, although rain may begin to fall on Sunday afternoon and continue into Monday.
Melbourne faces a different outlook, with isolated thunderstorms expected on Good Friday, bringing a high of 22 degrees. Rain is likely to persist into Saturday morning, leading to a clearer yet cooler Easter Sunday and Monday, both aiming for around 18 degrees.
In Adelaide, isolated thunderstorms will begin on Friday with highs of 22 degrees. The wet weather should clear by Sunday, allowing for some sunshine with temperatures around 20 degrees, followed by a mostly sunny Monday.
Hobart will encounter similar stormy conditions over the weekend, starting with thunderstorms on both Friday and Saturday and lows around 16 degrees. The rain will clear by Easter Sunday, but temperatures will remain chilly, followed by cloudy conditions on Monday.
Darwin’s weekend will be characterized by warmer temperatures, peaking at 33 degrees on Friday, with a cloudy outlook. Saturday and Sunday will see a drop to 29 degrees, with only light rain expected on Monday.
Finally, Perth will experience a sunny start to the weekend, with clear skies and temperatures reaching 26 degrees. However, showers and thunderstorms are likely to make an appearance on Sunday, particularly in the morning.
In summary, Australia’s varied weather will offer a mostly warm Easter weekend, with opportunities for outdoor activities, but some states should be prepared for rainfall.