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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Coast Pulse Hub Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Prepare for a week of contrasts: a cold front will bring showery conditions to Victoria and South Australia from Tuesday, while northern and western regions stay warm and dry. Coastal New South Wales should see mostly fine weather with light sea breezes.
What is the broad weather pattern for the week ahead?
A low-pressure system near the Great Australian Bight pushes a cold front across the southeast mid‑week, while a high‑pressure ridge keeps Queensland and northern NSW stable.
- Cold front: rain and cooler temps for Adelaide, Melbourne and Tasmania Tuesday through Thursday.
- High pressure: mostly sunny for Brisbane and Sydney, with afternoon cloud at times.
- Northwest: heat builds over Western Australia; Perth may reach 30°C by Friday.
- Tropics: monsoon trough remains active near Darwin, bringing isolated showers.
Which cities will see the biggest temperature swings?
Melbourne and Adelaide will drop about eight degrees from Monday to Wednesday, while Sydney stays steady and Perth warms up.
- Melbourne: Monday 23°C, Wednesday 15°C with showers. For a longer view, see our weather in melbourne 10 days and weather melbourne 14 day forecasts.
- Adelaide: similar drop, possible thunderstorm Tuesday. Our weather next week adelaide page details the timing.
- Sydney: mostly 22–24°C, light winds. Check weather next week sydney for beach conditions.
- Perth: climbing to 30°C by Friday, dry.
- Brisbane: around 27°C with a late storm chance.
Will there be any severe weather warnings next week?
A cold front may trigger damaging winds in southern Victoria and eastern South Australia on Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue warnings if needed. Check our severe weather warning page for updates.
How long will the cool spell last in Melbourne?
Temperatures recover by Friday as high pressure returns, reaching around 22°C. For the full picture, see our weather melbourne 21 day forecast and weather melbourne 30 day forecast pages.
Is it a good week for swimming in Sydney?
Yes, most days are sunny with water temperatures near 21°C. Light northerly winds turn east in the afternoon. Visit our Sydney weather page for hourly conditions.