- Equatorial
- Average Temperature:
- Summer: 25-30°C
- Winter: 25-30°C
- Annual Rainfall: 2,000–4,000 mm
- Description: Hot and humid year-round with heavy rainfall; found in parts of northern Queensland.
- Tropical
- Average Temperature:
- Summer: 25-35°C
- Winter: 15-25°C
- Annual Rainfall: 800–2,000 mm
- Description: Distinct wet and dry seasons; hot summers, mild winters; covers much of northern Australia.
- Sub-Tropical
- Average Temperature:
- Summer: 20-30°C
- Winter: 10-20°C
- Annual Rainfall: 600–1,200 mm
- Description: Warm to hot summers, mild winters; often humid; includes coastal areas like Brisbane and Sydney.
- Desert
- Average Temperature:
- Summer: 30-45°C
- Winter: 10-20°C
- Annual Rainfall: Less than 250 mm
- Description: Very hot days, cool nights; extremely dry; covers most of inland Australia.
- Grassland
- Average Temperature:
- Summer: 20-35°C
- Winter: 5-15°C
- Annual Rainfall: 250–600 mm
- Description: Semi-arid with seasonal rainfall; supports grasses and scattered trees; found in central and western regions.
- Temperate
- Average Temperature:
- Summer: 15-25°C
- Winter: 5-15°C
- Annual Rainfall: 600–1,500 mm
- Description: Four distinct seasons; moderate temperatures and rainfall; found in southern Australia including Melbourne and Hobart.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of climate zones worksheet.
