Oceania Weather Guide2026 Edition
Down under & Pacific islands — explore 30 years of climate data for 26+ destinations.⚠️ Remember: Seasons are reversed!
🔄 Seasons are Reversed from Northern Hemisphere
Summer (Dec-Feb)
Northern Hemisphere: ❄️ Cold
Oceania: ☀️ Hot & sunny
Peak beach season in Australia
Autumn (Mar-May)
Northern Hemisphere: 🌸 Spring
Oceania: 🍂 Mild & golden
Great for wine regions
Winter (Jun-Aug)
Northern Hemisphere: ☀️ Hot
Oceania: ❄️ Cool/mild
Best for tropical north & Fiji
Spring (Sep-Nov)
Northern Hemisphere: 🍂 Fall
Oceania: 🌸 Warming up
Perfect shoulder season
Oceania Climate Zones
From tropical reefs to alpine peaks — understanding Oceania's diverse climates helps you plan perfectly.
Tropical North Australia
Hot year-round with distinct wet (Nov-Apr) and dry (May-Oct) seasons. Cyclone risk in wet season.
Cairns, Darwin, Townsville
Temperate Australia
Four mild seasons. Warm summers, cool winters. Best weather Sep-Nov and Mar-May.
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth
New Zealand
Mild but changeable weather. Warmer in North Island. Best in summer (Dec-Feb).
Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown
Pacific Islands
Tropical year-round. Dry season May-October offers best conditions.
Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, Vanuatu
Featured Destinations
Most popular cities with detailed 30-year weather analysis
Sydney
Australia
Iconic harbour city
Melbourne
Australia
Culture & coffee capital
Auckland
New Zealand
City of Sails
Fiji
Fiji
Tropical paradise
Queenstown
New Zealand
Adventure capital
Cairns
Australia
Great Barrier Reef gateway
Browse by Country
Explore all 26 Oceania destinations organized by country
Australia13 cities
Fiji2 cities
French Polynesia2 cities
New Zealand7 cities
Samoa1 cities
Vanuatu1 cities
When to Visit Oceania in 2026
Best for Beaches (Dec-Feb)
Australian summer means perfect beach weather in Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast. New Zealand is also warmest during these months.
Best for Great Barrier Reef (Jun-Oct)
Winter dry season in tropical Queensland offers best visibility for diving and snorkeling. Fewer stingers, calmer waters.
Best for Wine Regions (Mar-May)
Autumn harvest season in Barossa Valley, Margaret River, and Marlborough. Golden colors and wine festivals.
Best for Pacific Islands (May-Oct)
Dry season in Fiji, Tahiti, and Samoa. Less rainfall, lower humidity, but still warm tropical temperatures.
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