Explore the summer outlook where you live
Australia is heading into summer with a strong El Nino (or even Super El Nino), but conditions could look very different depending on where you live. Select a state or tap one of the local hotspots to explore expected heat, rainfall, warmer nights and the main summer risks for your region.
Bureau of Meteorology declared El Nino underway on 16 June 2026.
Above-average days and nights are favoured across most of Australia.
Much of the south-east leans drier, while parts of the north-west have a wetter signal.
Humid coastal heat needs a different cooling approach from extreme dry inland heat.
Choose your nearest region
Hot and humid?
Moving air can help sweat evaporate when humidity is slowing that process down. This is where portable airflow can be particularly useful for comfort, alongside shade, hydration and sensible heat precautions.
Extremely hot and dry?
Around 40°C in very dry air, do not rely on a fan alone. Skin wetting, shade, cool showers and access to a genuinely cooler space become increasingly important.