Sydney set to break October heat record as Melbourne warms

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Sydney is on track for its hottest October on record, with average maximum temperatures hitting 27.2°C in the first half of the month — well above the usual 22.2°C.

The city has already seen four days above 30°C, driven by warm westerly and north-westerly winds pushing hot inland air toward the coast. Rainfall has also been scarce, with just 4.2mm recorded so far, compared to the monthly average of 78mm.

More heat is on the way. The Bureau of Meteorology expects highs of 32°C on Friday, before a brief cool change and rain on Saturday. Temperatures will rebound to 33°C on Monday and 31°C on Tuesday.

If the warm streak continues, Sydney’s October average could reach 26.5°C, breaking the previous record from 1988.

Meanwhile, Melbourne is soaking up a brief spring heatwave, reaching 31°C today before cooling to 19°C on Friday. Warmer weather will return Sunday with a top of 28°C.

Up north, Brisbane is set for a sunny weekend, climbing to 28°C on Friday and 31°C on Saturday.

Australia’s summer heat is arriving early — and it’s only October.

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