* Australia's Location: Being in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia's seasons are reversed compared to the Northern Hemisphere. So, summer occurs during December-February, and winter during June-August.
* Diverse Climates: Australia has a wide range of climates, from tropical in the north to temperate in the south, and arid in the interior. This makes it difficult to generalize about "four distinct seasons" for the entire country.
Cities with More Distinct Seasons:
* Melbourne: Often considered the city with the most "four-season" experience in Australia. It has cool, wet winters, warm, sunny springs, hot summers, and mild, pleasant autumns.
* Hobart: As the capital of Tasmania, Hobart has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cool and wet, summers are mild and sunny, and spring and autumn are beautiful transitional seasons.
* Canberra: The capital city of Australia, Canberra also experiences four distinct seasons, though summers can be quite hot and dry.
Other Cities:
* Sydney: Sydney has mild winters, warm springs and autumns, and hot, humid summers. It has a distinct difference between seasons, but not as pronounced as Melbourne or Hobart.
* Brisbane: Brisbane experiences warmer winters, warm and wet summers, and milder spring and autumn.
* Adelaide: Adelaide experiences warm to hot summers, mild winters, and beautiful spring and autumn periods.
Important Note: Even within cities that experience more distinct seasons, there can be variation year to year. Some years might be hotter or colder, wetter or drier than others.