Oodnadatta, South Australia Of course we Aussies don't have to travel far to feel the heat, especially during the Australian summer months. The record for the highest official temperature ever recorded in Australia belongs to the remote outback town of Oodnadatta in South Australia.
1. Perth, In Western Australia. Our #1 pick for the Australian city with the best weather is none other than Perth. Situated in the state of Western Australia (WA), Perth enjoys a dry-summer temperate Mediterranean climate and is popularly referred to as Australia's sunniest capital city.
The warmest region by annual maxima is the north-west, where summers are extremely hot, but winters relatively cooler and dry.
Where is the warmest place in Australia in winter? Australia's hottest winter place is Drysdale River National Park near Kalumburu. Having said that, if you are looking for another place then, Sydney enjoys a Mediterranean climate with sunny days all year round.
Tasmania is Australia's coldest state overall because it is closer to the polar zone compared to the other Australian states and territories, and experiences more frequent bursts of cold Antarctic air. The coldest nights occur when the conditions are clear and calm, especially if there is snow cover.
1. Hobart. With low crime rates and a relatively low cost of living, Hobart scores a relaxation score of 9 – making it the most relaxing area to live in in Australia. The city has plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as an art museum (the Mona) and plenty of sights to see.
Perth, Western Australia
In fact, it's officially the sunniest capital city in the world, with an average of eight hours of sun per day, year-round. It's wonderfully close to Fremantle and Rottnest Island too, so you can take home a suitcase full of brightly-lit quokka selfies.
Is Australia hotter than India? India is closer to the equator as compared to Australia, and is therefore expected to be hotter. The average temperature in most of the interior regions of India is 90–104 °F. Whereas in Australia the average temperature in summer is 86 °F.
As you can see, Western Australia gets the most hours of sunshine in the year. It destroys Melbourne's stats, seeing over 35% more sunshine hours than we do! Now that you know just how much sun your state gets, we can shout about solar energy!
Based on these criteria, California has the best weather in all 50 states. Coastal cities in south and central California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Santa Barbara, experience only 20 inches of rain per year and temperatures typically between the low 60s and 85 degrees.
The desert landscape surrounding Oodnadatta, Australia's driest town.
The southern coast, which includes Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, has the best climate by far, with mild winters (June to August) between 41°F and 50°F (5°C and 10°C) and warm summers (December to February) between 77°F and 86°F (25°C and 30°C).
Queensland has the best-performing economy in Australia, according to CommSec's latest State of the States report. The Sunshine State has been named the top-performing state economy, thanks to strong population growth, a solid job market and overseas demand for energy resources, such as coal and natural gas.
Average winter temp: 25C
Port Douglas is gorgeous all year round, but the dry season (May-October) is when it really shines. In July, the average ocean temperature is 23°C, which is perfect for swimming and probably warmer than wherever you are right now.
Tasmania scored highly in the report in terms of its climate, electricity supply, agricultural resources and population density.
1. Marble Bar, Western Australia. Marble Bar claims to be the hottest town in Australia. It holds the record for the highest average monthly maximum temperature, which is 41.5°C in December.
Drysdale River National Park is right near Kalumburu, which, with average July temperatures of 38.3 degrees, is consistently Australia's hottest winter locale.
“Queensland's known as the Sunshine State. All those rays and the laid-back lifestyle might be among the reasons why it's Australia's happiest state,” Bayliss said.