
Australia summer weather outlook 2026: heat, fire risk and rain
The Bureau of Meteorology's summer outlook lands in late October, with El Nino at near-record levels and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole likely to develop.
By Lifestyle Desk • 5 min read

The Bureau of Meteorology's summer outlook lands in late October, with El Nino at near-record levels and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole likely to develop.

Sydney summers are warm and humid, with average maximum temperatures ranging from 26 degrees Celsius in December to 29 degrees Celsius in February.