Australia in Summer: A Scorching, Sweaty, and Spectacular Rollercoaster ★★★☆☆
Australian summer (December to February) is not for the faint-hearted. It is a land of extreme contrasts: one day you’re shivering under an air conditioner set to 16°C, and the next you’re chasing a cyclone in the tropics. If you love heat, beaches, and long daylight hours, you’ll give it five stars. If you hate humidity or sunburn, you’ll want to flee to New Zealand. australia temperature summer