When will the extreme heatwave in Australia end?

The heatwave is expected to end this weekend, with a cool change bringing relief by Sunday.

What were the highest temperatures recorded during the Australian heatwave?

Temperatures exceeded 50C in parts of South Australia and western New South Wales, with some locations reaching record highs.

What is causing the cooler weather to arrive in Australia?

A monsoon low in tropical north Australia is driving a cool change that will bring cooler air to the south-east.

Home / Weather / Australia's Heatwave Nears End: Cooler Air Arrives

Australia's Heatwave Nears End: Cooler Air Arrives

31 Jan

•

Summary

South-east Australia endured eight consecutive days above 40C.
Record temperatures surpassed 50C in South Australia and western NSW.
A monsoon low is expected to bring cooler air and end the heatwave.

Australia's Heatwave Nears End: Cooler Air Arrives

Australia's south-eastern regions have been experiencing a severe heatwave, with inland areas enduring over a week of temperatures above 40C. On Friday, parts of South Australia and western New South Wales recorded temperatures exceeding 50C, with some locations like Marree reaching record highs for the seventh consecutive day. This extreme heat is forecast to culminate on Saturday, with inland NSW expected to surpass 45C and Queensland's Thargomindah reaching 46C.

However, relief is on the horizon as a cool change, driven by a monsoon low in tropical north Australia, is set to bring cooler air. This change is predicted to significantly lower temperatures across Victoria and South Australia by Saturday, and sweep through the rest of the south-east by Sunday. Some areas could see a drop of up to 15C, bringing an end to this intense period of heat. While parts of the north and west continue to swelter, southern areas will experience much milder conditions.