{"id":110069,"date":"2026-04-03T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=110069"},"modified":"2026-04-02T19:41:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:41:57","slug":"easter-weekend-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/easter-weekend-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Weekend Weather: Will Your Plans Be Ruined by Rain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Easter is right around the corner, and while many of us are looking forward to some time off, the weather\u2019s going to keep us on our toes! Whether you\u2019re planning a BBQ, a beach trip, or just a cozy weekend indoors, here\u2019s a look at what the weather has in store for each state and territory this Easter.<\/p>\n<h2>New South Wales Weather: Wet, But Warm<\/h2>\n<p>In New South Wales, Sydney will be seeing a lot of rain this Easter. Friday starts off with a bit of sunshine and warmth, hitting 26\u00b0C, but by the evening, expect the rain to roll in. Saturday and Sunday will be cooler, with temperatures sticking around 25\u00b0C. If you\u2019ve got outdoor plans, you might want to have a backup. But hey, a rainy Easter weekend isn\u2019t all bad\u2014perfect excuse for indoor activities or binge-watching your favorite series.<\/p>\n<p>Queensland will experience a bit of a wet spell, especially in Brisbane. Showers are expected each day, but the rain will be light\u2014around 1 to 2mm daily, reports<a href=\"https:\/\/www.9news.com.au\/national\/easter-long-weekend-weather-forecast-2026-state-by-state-guide-australia\/35471784-43c5-43a1-9d42-01526b788a80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 9News<\/a>. It\u2019s not the end of the world, though; temperatures will stay in the high 20s, which is nice if you\u2019re into mild, tropical weather. The rain shouldn\u2019t totally spoil any outdoor plans, but you might want to bring an umbrella just in case.<\/p>\n<h2>Victoria Weather: Cold to Warm with a Chance of Showers<\/h2>\n<p>In Melbourne, the weather\u2019s going to be a bit all over the place. Friday starts off cool, with a high of just 18\u00b0C, and there\u2019ll be some light showers. But don\u2019t worry, Saturday brings some sunshine and warmer temperatures, hitting around 21\u00b0C. If you\u2019re heading out for a Sunday stroll, it should be perfect, with sunny skies and a high of 26\u00b0C. Monday, however, looks like the wettest day, so maybe keep your Easter egg hunt indoors if you\u2019ve got one planned.<\/p>\n<p>Over in Perth, it\u2019s looking like the perfect weather for getting outdoors. There\u2019ll be lots of sunshine, and temperatures will hover around the mid-20s. Friday will be the warmest, at 28\u00b0C, but the rest of the weekend will be pretty mild, making it ideal for a beach day or a family picnic. The forecast shows very little chance of rain, so Perth\u2019s residents are definitely the lucky ones <a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/dont-expect-cheap-chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this Easter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>South Australia Weather: Warm, But with a Chance of Showers<\/h2>\n<p>Adelaide is expecting a mix of sun and clouds over the weekend. Friday will be a bit cloudy with a high of 27\u00b0C, but as the weekend progresses, temperatures will climb to 29\u00b0C on Sunday. Monday might bring a morning shower, but the weather should warm up again, making it a perfect time to catch some outdoor vibes before the rain hits.<\/p>\n<p>In Hobart, the weather\u2019s going to be a little cooler than the mainland. Friday and Saturday will see highs of 15\u00b0C and 17\u00b0C, so it\u2019ll be a bit chilly. However, by Sunday and Monday, temperatures will creep up to 20\u00b0C and 23\u00b0C respectively. Just don\u2019t forget to pack a jacket for the first few days, as it\u2019ll feel much colder than the mainland states.<\/p>\n<h2>Northern Territory Weather: Hot and Wet<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, in Darwin, Easter looks like a stormy one. With thunderstorms likely throughout the long weekend, expect daily rainfall and temperatures consistently in the low 30s. Monday is expected to be the wettest day, so if you\u2019re planning to explore the outdoors, it might be worth considering some indoor activities instead.<\/p>\n<p>While<a href=\"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/super-el-nino-incoming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the weather<\/a> is throwing a bit of everything at us, one thing\u2019s for sure: it\u2019ll be an Easter weekend to remember. Whether you\u2019re battling a bit of rain or basking in sunshine, just make sure to enjoy it\u2014after all, it\u2019s all part of the fun of celebrating the holiday in Australia. Stay safe, stay dry, and don\u2019t forget the Easter eggs!<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Travelling during <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Easter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#Easter<\/a>? <br> <br>Make sure to stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings wherever you are. <br> <br>You can enable weather notifications for up to 3 chosen locations in the BOM Weather app. <br> <br>Download or update the BOM Weather app now: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ajq58asBHF\">https:\/\/t.co\/ajq58asBHF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/glb3NgYufQ\">pic.twitter.com\/glb3NgYufQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BOM_au\/status\/2039532806880051605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easter weekend weather across Australia will be a mix of sun, rain, and storms. Find out what to expect in your state this long weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":110070,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-110069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weather","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110069"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110071,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/110069\/revisions\/110071"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/110070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=110069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=110069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}