Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane weather: Temperatures to plummet across Australia this weekend as wintery chill spreads across the country

By BRETT LACKEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: 06:46 BST, 9 May 2025 | Updated: 01:59 BST, 10 May 2025

Millions on Australia’s east coast can expect a cold, wet and windy weekend in an unwelcome preview of what’s in store for winter.

The frigid weather will impact eastern parts of NSW and Queensland, while Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will also be hit with an icy blast. 

Strong winds are set to batter the east coast sparking warnings of large swells, while further inland Canberra will see frosts. Tasmania could receive a dusting of snow and graziers have been warned to ensure sheep and cattle are protected from wind chill. 

‘Strong southeasterly winds are driving showers and rough seas along the northern coast of NSW and almost the entire coast of Queensland,’ Bureau meteorologist Christie Johnson said.

‘There, showers along the east coast will combine with rough seas and strong, gale force winds along the coast, however, inland we’ve got mostly sunny conditions that are generally close to the average.

‘In NSW, there will be more frequent showers north of Sydney… and in the south some morning fog and frost patches before generally settled conditions.’

Early morning frost and fog will also impact the ACT, Victoria, SA and Tasmania.

Scattered showers on Mother’s Day are expected along the east coast from south of Sydney through to the north of Queensland. The rest of the country can anticipate crisp and sunny weather. 

Aussies on the east coast can expect a few scattered showers on Mother’s Day

A weather map showing the temperatures across the country about 7am on Saturday shows there will be chilly mornings, though the weather should warm up through the day

Sydney 

Saturday: Min 14 Max 22 Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 3 mm. Chance of any rain: 60 per cent.

Sunday: Min 16 Max 23 Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 6 mm. Chance of any rain: 70 per cent.

Monday: Min 15 Max 23 Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 4 mm. Chance of any rain: 60 per cent.

Brisbane 

Saturday: Min 16 Max 23 Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 4 mm. Chance of any rain: 60 per cent.

Sunday: Min 17 Max 24 Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 5 mm. Chance of any rain: 70 per cent.

Monday: Min 17 Max 25 Shower or two. Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm. Chance of any rain: 60 per cent.

Melbourne

Saturday: Min 7 Max 21 Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Sunday: Min 9 Max 23 Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Monday: Min 11 Max 23 Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10 per cent.

Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney could see early morning fogs as the wintry weather hits

Adelaide

Saturday: Min 10 Max 23 Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Sunday: Min 13 Max 24 Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Monday: Min 12 Max 24 Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Perth

Saturday: Min 15 Max 26 Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10 per cent.

Sunday: Min 14 Max 27 Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Monday: Min 14 Max 29 Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Hobart

Saturday: Min 11 Max 18 Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10 per cent.

Sunday: Min 9 Max 18 Partly cloudy. Chance of any rain: 10 per cent.

Monday: Min 9 Max 20 Partly cloudy. Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm. Chance of any rain: 30 per cent.

Darwin

Saturday: Min 24 Max 34 Sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Sunday: Min 23 Max 33 Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 5 per cent.

Monday: Min 24 Max 33 Mostly sunny. Chance of any rain: 20 per cent.

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Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane weather: Temperatures to plummet across Australia this weekend as wintery chill spreads across the country

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