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Australia

Australia Climate Patterns

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Australia's size means it spans multiple climate zones at once, and being in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to Europe and North America -- summer falls in December-February, winter in June-August.

The tropical north, including Darwin and Cairns, has a wet/dry climate rather than four seasons -- hot and humid year-round, with a monsoonal wet season (November-April) and a dry season (May-October) that's far more comfortable for travel.

The southeast has a temperate climate with genuine seasonal variation, while the interior Outback is arid and extreme, with summer temperatures that can exceed 45°C (113°F). Tasmania, farthest south, is the coolest part of the country.

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