For the southern and central parts of Australia—including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Hobart—the year is divided into four distinct seasons. Summer: December to February

Because Australia is a vast continent, the climate varies wildly between the temperate south and the tropical north. Here is everything you need to know about the seasons in Australia. 📅 The Standard Four-Season Cycle

Christmas falls in . Expect:

Hot, monsoonal rains, and spectacular lightning storms.

Summer is the season of cricket, outdoor barbecues, and coastal holidays.