Australia's climate in 2024: 2nd warmest and 8th wettest year on record

06/02/2025 - National

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its official record of Australia's climate, water and notable weather events for 2024.

The Annual Climate Statement 2024 outlines the climate conditions across Australia in 2024. It includes information on temperature, rainfall, water resources, oceans, atmosphere and notable weather events.

The report confirms that 2024 was Australia's second-warmest and eighth-wettest year on record.

Climatology Specialist Nadine D’Argent... read more...

Preliminary summary of Australia's climate in 2024

02/01/2025 - National

The Bureau of Meteorology has published the preliminary summary of Australia's 2024 climate information.

This follows the publication of the raw data for the full 2024 calendar year on the Bureau’s website here and here.

The full Annual Climate Statement for 2024 will be... read more...

North-easterly winds forecast for the start of the 2024 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, wind change expected on Friday

24/12/2024 - National

The Bureau of Meteorology is continuing to monitor the weather conditions closely over the coming days to provide vital information to the race crews and navigators in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, which commences on Boxing Day, Thursday 26 December 2024.

Bureau senior meteorologist Gabrielle Woodhouse has been providing a series of marine safety and weather briefings to navigators and crews in the lead-up to the race.

"At race start, we are... read more...

Christmas Day 2024 forecast

18/12/2024 - National

A settled Christmas Day for most of Australia, with the chance of showers and storms for some areas

With Christmas Day a week away, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued its 7-day forecast today. Australians can start preparing for the festive season with the likely weather in mind.

A high pressure ridge will bring settled and... read more...