Australia is temperate, most of the country receiving more than
3,000 hours of sunshine a year. In summer (December to March) the
average temperature is 84°F (29°C). The hottest region is
the northern two-thirds of the continent, which experiences humid
and wet conditions in summer. Further south summer is warm with
occasional hot spells and mild nights. Winter (June to August)
averages 56°F (13°C) for the country as a whole, with warm
days and mild nights in the northern areas, becoming cool and
showery in the south (although there are still plenty of sunny
days).
