Australia Weather

Australia Weather/Climate

Australia is an island continent with a diverse range of climactic zones ranging from tropical in the northern parts of Australia to temperate in the south.

The Australian landscape is semi-arid to arid. 80% of the land receives annual rainfall of less than 600 millimetres while 50% receive less than 300. Hence, most Australians choose to settle in the more temperate southeastern zones of Australia.

Climate variations also include the El Nino effect which is a long term concern for Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology monitors this phenomenon consistently and keeps key stakeholders well informed of any new developments.

By Neil Rao