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The coldest capital city, often requiring heavy winter gear. The Tropical North (Darwin, Cairns, The Whitsundays)

To help you plan your itinerary, are you visiting or staying in one specific region ?

Here is the plot twist: August is arguably the to visit Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory.

By mid-to-late August, the southern cities (especially Sydney and Perth) start to see the first signs of spring. You will notice the days getting slightly longer and the buds appearing on trees. It’s a hopeful time of year. Locals start shedding their heavy coats the moment the sun comes out, even if it's only 15 degrees!

Australia is a massive continent, so "winter" feels very different depending on where you are. The Southern Cities (Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart) In the south, August is crisp and often breezy. Expect sunny days with highs of 18°C (64°F).

If you are planning a trip, don’t let the word "Winter" scare you off. Here are three reasons why August is a strategic time to be in Australia.

Here's what you can expect in different parts of Australia: