Australian Weather Records
Australia's vast geography and diverse climates create remarkable weather extremes. From the scorching deserts of inland Western Australia to the frost-prone mountains of Tasmania, each region presents unique climate challenges and opportunities. This records section ranks Australian cities by their most distinctive climate attributes, helping you understand where Australia's weather reaches its limits.
Browse the records below to explore extremes in temperature, rainfall, and comfort. Each page provides detailed rankings and city profiles to help you choose destinations based on climate preferences.
National Records
Temperature Extremes
Precipitation Extremes
State Records
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How to Use These Records
Each records page shows the top-ranked cities for a specific climate metric, with complete data for all 213 cities. Use the rankings to understand where Australia experiences its most extreme weather, then visit individual city profiles for detailed monthly breakdowns and comfort scoring. The comfort score combines temperature, humidity, rainfall, and solar radiation to rate each city on a 1-10 scale, making it easy to find locations matching your climate preferences.