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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Wire Hub Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Today, a high-pressure system is clearing skies across the southeast, bringing a fine day for Melbourne and Adelaide, though a coastal trough is keeping conditions unsettled for the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise. As shown in the live conditions above, temperatures are sitting in the low-to-mid 20s for most capital cities, making it a pleasant autumn day for outdoor plans.
What’s driving today’s weather pattern?
A broad ridge of high pressure over the Bight is delivering stable conditions to Victoria and South Australia. For weather today Melbourne, expect partly cloudy skies with a light south-easterly breeze and a top of 22°C. Over in the west, weather today Adelaide is slightly warmer at 24°C under mostly sunny skies. Up north, a trough off the Queensland coast is feeding moisture into the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, so weather today Gold Coast and weather today Surfers Paradise are looking at a mix of sun and showers, with a stray thunderstorm possible later. The northern and inland parts of NSW, including weather today Byron Bay, are also seeing a chance of afternoon storms as humidity builds.
Packing and timing for today
If you are heading out in Melbourne or Adelaide this morning, a light jacket will help with the cool start, but you can shed it by midday. For the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, an umbrella is handy for those scattered showers. The best window for outdoor activity today is mid-morning through early afternoon across most locations.
What is the most accurate 14 day weather forecast for today?
For long-range planning, the most accurate 14 day weather forecast today comes from the Bureau of Meteorology’s model. While short-term predictions are reliable, 14-day outlooks have lower confidence and should be used as a general guide only.
How do today’s conditions compare to the bom Melbourne 7 day forecast?
Today’s fine weather aligns well with the bom Melbourne 7 day forecast, which shows a dry stretch continuing through to mid-week. A cool change is expected by Thursday, so enjoy the settled conditions while they last.
Is today a good day for a drive from Adelaide to the coast?
Yes, especially if you are checking the bom Adelaide 7 day forecast. Today is dry and mostly sunny across SA, making it an excellent day for a coastal drive. Just take sunscreen if you plan to stop at the beach.
For more detail on what lies ahead, see our Australia weather hub or get the weather tomorrow outlook. You can also track active systems on our weather radar page.