It's going to be hot and wet in Darwin this Easter
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With the Easter long weekend upon us, many regions across the country are set to experience a mix of sunshine, clouds, and sporadic rainfall.

For those in Western Australia and South Australia, the forecast promises ideal conditions with bright, warm sunshine expected throughout the weekend.

Conversely, the Northern Territory might face potential thunderstorms over the coming days, while other states will likely deal with persistent showers.

It's going to be hot and wet in Darwin this Easter
It’s going to be hot and wet in Darwin this Easter. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Here’s a detailed look at the weather predictions for the Easter break across various parts of the nation.

In Sydney, residents should brace for a rainy Easter, as showers are predicted from Friday through to Monday.

On Friday, the day will start off warm and mostly sunny, reaching a high of 26 degrees, before turning rainy in the evening.

The mercury will drop on Saturday, and it will remain cooler for the rest of the long weekend, with maximums of 25 degrees.

Pedestrians in the rain on Broadway on Thursday 21st August 2025.
Sydney will cop a drenching this Easter long weekend. (Sitthixay Ditthavong)

Australian Capital Territory

The weather will be mild and partly cloudy in Canberra over the Easter long weekend.

It will remain mainly dry across the weekend, with maximum temperatures ranging from 25 degrees on Friday to 19 degrees on Saturday.

Brisbane has a little bit of rain on the way, with a moderate to high chance of showers on every day of the long weekend.

Thankfully the rain is only expected to total one or two millimetres on each day, and temperatures will be in the high 20s all weekend.

It should cool a little on Monday.

A general view is seen of Brisbane from the Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout on March 05, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in southeast Queensland and northern NSW as a Category 2 storm, marking the first time a cyclone has directly hit the region in over 50 years. The storm is forecast to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and potential storm surges.
There’s rain on the horizon for Brisbane this long weekend. (Getty)

There will be a chill in the air and a few showers in Melbourne over the long weekend.

Friday will be cold with a high of 18 degrees and a light shower or two.

Showers will subside on Saturday, when the sun is expected to come out, with a high of 21 degrees forecast.

Sunday will be warm and sunny with a top of 26 degrees.

Monday will be the wettest day, with a 70 per cent chance of rain, but the mercury is still expected to top 26 degrees.

It’s going to be frosty in Hobart this Easter, though the chill should abate by Monday.

Friday is forecast for a maximum temperature of just 15 degrees, and Saturday isn’t much better, with a predicted high of 17 degrees.

Sunday and Monday will be warmer with highs of 20 and 23 degrees, respectively.

There’s a high chance of showers on Monday, accompanied by light northerly winds.

Set among the historic Georgian sandstone buildings of Salamanca Place in Hobart, this famous market attracts thousands of locals and visitors every Saturday of the year.
Hobart will be chilly but the skies should be clear. (Tourism Tasmania)

The forecast for Adelaide this Easter is looking ideal for outdoor activities with family and friends.

Clouds on Friday will part for a sunny and warm high of 27 degrees.

Sunday is set to reach 29 degrees, with a slight chance of a shower in the evening.

There’s a moderate chance of rain on Monday morning, before a maximum 27 degree-day.

Perth will be treated to a warm, sunny Easter long weekend.

Friday is forecast for a maximum temperature of 28 degrees, then the weather will cool a little with highs hovering at 24 degrees for Saturday and Sunday, and 25 degrees on Monday.

There’s hardly any chance of rain all weekend.

Perth, Australia - March 27, 2025: Drone photograph of buildings around Elizabeth Quay at sunset.
Perth is one of the few capital cities that will escape the wet weather. (Getty)

It’s going to be hot and wet in Darwin this Easter, with possible thunderstorms forecast everyday.

There’s a high chance of rain from Friday to Monday, with temperatures between 33 and 34 degrees every day.

Monday will be the wettest day, with up to 15mm rain forecast.

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