If you’re wondering whether to plan a picnic, road trip, beach holiday or simply stay inside this Easter long weekend, then wonder no further. It’s looking like this Easter long weekend will be warm, calm, and perfect for an outdoor adventure in most states.
While there are some hot days and potential thunderstorms predicted for the Top End and rainier days expected in Australia’s more southern states, for majority of Australia, people can expect the pleasantness of autumn weather paired with some much needed Vitamin C.
Here’s a rundown of the weather forecast for the 2026 Easter long weekend across Australia according to AccuWeather:
New South Wales
It looks like Sydney will narrowly dodge the rain this Easter long weekend with sunny and partly cloudy skies ahead. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 26C, and lowest temperatures of 19C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 23C, and lowest temperatures of 18C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 23C, and lowest temperatures of 17C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 23C, and lowest temperatures of 18C
Victoria
The weather will be typical to Melbourne’s autumn mood swings, with spots of morning rain and a mix of sunny and cloudy conditions. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 24C, and lowest temperatures of 14C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 24C, and lowest temperatures of 15C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 21C, and lowest temperatures of 12C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 21C, and lowest temperatures of 15C
Queensland
In Brisbane, the weather is still holding on to the summer heat, with some partly cloudy warm weather consistent all long weekend. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 26C, and lowest temperatures of 19C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 26C, and lowest temperatures of 20C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 26C, and lowest temperatures of 20C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 26C, and lowest temperatures of 20C
Australian Capital Territory
The Easter long weekend in Canberra will be on the cooler side, with perfect weather to soak up all the dining options the territory boasts. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 24C, and lowest temperatures of 11C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 21C, and lowest temperatures of 10C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 20C, and lowest temperatures of 9C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 21C, and lowest temperatures of 10C
South Australia
It looks like perfect winery weather in Adelaide this Easter with the sun well and truly shining. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 25C, and lowest temperatures of 14C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 23C, and lowest temperatures of 14C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 24C, and lowest temperatures of 15C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 26C, and lowest temperatures of 15C
Western Australia
The Easter weekend currently looks like it will kick off hot and wind down into cooler and calmer weather. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 27C, and lowest temperatures of 16C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 28C, and lowest temperatures of 18C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 25C, and lowest temperatures of 16C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 24C, and lowest temperatures of 17C
Tasmania
Easter in Hobart will start with some rain, perfect for galleries hopping and feasting indoors. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 19C, and lowest temperatures of 12C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 20C, and lowest temperatures of 12C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 17C, and lowest temperatures of 10C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 18C, and lowest temperatures of 12C
Northern Territory
Darwin in the Top End has some severe weather warnings for the Easter long weekend, with thunder storms on Easter Sunday cooling off the heat from the week. The weather predictions are as follows:
Good Friday: Highest temperatures of 33C, and lowest temperatures of 23C
Easter Saturday: Highest temperatures of 34C, and lowest temperatures of 25C
Easter Sunday: Highest temperatures of 34C, and lowest temperatures of 24C
Easter Monday: Highest temperatures of 33C, and lowest temperatures of 25C
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