Australia just experienced its wettest summer in nearly a decade – and the eighth-hottest on record

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Petra StockMarch 3, 2026 at 07:06 AM

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Australia experienced a summer of contrasting weather patterns, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The 2025-26 summer was the wettest in nearly ten years, with nationwide rainfall 32% above average, marking the rainiest season since 2016-17. Despite the high rainfall, it was also the eighth-hottest summer on record. South Australia experienced the most extreme weather fluctuations, swinging from heatwaves in January to floods in February. The Bureau of Meteorology released a summary detailing these weather patterns across the country.

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