Summer brings mosquitoes ("mozzies"). On day one, check your window screens and stock up on aerogard (insect repellent). If you are near wetlands or mangroves, they will be out in force at dusk.
On the first day of summer, download the BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) Weather App . It is the most accurate source for Australian weather.
Summer Down Under: Why December 1st (Not the Solstice) Kicks Off the Fun
However, astronomers calculate the seasonal shift differently. Astronomically, summer commences on the , which typically occurs on December 21 or 22 . In the year 2026, the specific astronomical summer solstice falls on Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at 7:50 AM AEDT . Meteorological vs. Astronomical Summer
