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| Feature | Australia | Northern Hemisphere (e.g., USA, UK) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | September, October, November | March, April, May | | Equinox Start | September equinox | March equinox | | Associated Holiday | Mother’s Day (May – late spring) | Mother’s Day (May – mid-spring) | | Cultural Note | Spring begins as winter ends; daylight saving starts in October. | Spring begins as winter ends; daylight saving starts in March. |

If you are planning a trip to Australia for spring weather and wildflowers, target late September to late October . If you are filling out an Australian form or checking a weather forecast, remember that September 1 is the first day of spring . when is spring australia

| | Climate Type | When Spring Arrives | Characteristics | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Northern Australia (e.g., Darwin, Cairns) | Tropical (Wet-Dry) | October to November | There is no traditional spring. The "Dry Season" (May–Oct) ends, and temperatures rise sharply. The "build-up" to the wet season (Oct–Nov) is intensely hot and humid. | | Eastern & Southeastern Australia (e.g., Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra) | Temperate / Subtropical | Early to mid-September | Rapid warming, increased rainfall in some areas (spring storms), and iconic flowering of wattles (acacias) and jacarandas. | | Southern Australia (e.g., Adelaide, Perth, Hobart) | Mediterranean / Cool Temperate | Late September to October | The wet, cool winter transitions slowly. Wildflower season (especially in Western Australia) peaks in September/October. Frosts can persist into early October. | | The Outback / Arid Center (e.g., Alice Springs) | Desert | September | Brief, pleasant spring. Extreme temperature swings (hot days, cold nights). Wildflowers bloom spectacularly after sufficient winter rain. | | Feature | Australia | Northern Hemisphere (e

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