Australia set for a warmer and wetter spring

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If you’ve been hoping for a break from the rain, you might be out of luck. The Bureau of Meteorology says much of eastern Australia, including Sydney, is likely to stay wetter than usual right through spring.

Between September and December, rainfall is expected to exceed the median across most of the east. Sydney, which has already seen record downpours this month, has a 65% chance of above-average rain in October alone. Some inland parts of NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory could see even more, with an 80% chance of wetter-than-usual conditions.

For context, Sydney typically sees around 63–67mm of rain in September and October, rising to about 90mm in November. Daily minimums are usually in the single digits to low teens, with daytime highs around 24°C. But this year, it looks like the warmth will also be ramping up.

The outlook shows both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be above average across most of the country. In October, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane all have an 80% chance of warmer-than-normal conditions — and that trend should continue across the whole season.

Not everywhere will be soaked or sweltering, though. Parts of southern Western Australia, including Perth, are actually tipped to have lower-than-usual rainfall and fewer temperature extremes over the coming months.

So, in short — for the east coast, expect more wet weather mixed with warmer days. For the west, it could be a milder spring.

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