Yes, June is the start of the meteorological winter in Australia . For anyone traveling to or learning about Australia, it is essential to understand that Australian seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere (North America, Europe, Asia).

Because Australia is so vast, "winter" means two completely different things depending on where you are:

So, to answer your question: .

In Australia, seasons are defined by calendar months rather than the astronomical solstices or equinoxes: June 1 to August 31 Spring: September to November Summer: December to February Autumn: March to May What to Expect by Region

In Australia, the seasons are reversed compared to the Northern Hemisphere.

| Hemisphere | June Solstice | Season in June | |------------|---------------|----------------| | Northern | Summer solstice (tilted toward sun) | Summer | | Southern | Winter solstice (tilted away from sun) | |