The latest Bureau of Meteorology long-range forecast from October through December is for above average rainfall in the eastern half of Australia and drier than average conditions in western Tasmania. Days and nights are expected to be unusually warm for most areas with heatwaves increasing as we approach the warmer months.

August was wetter than average for Tasmania while the southeastern parts of mainland Australia experienced below average rainfall. Meanwhile, August maximum temperatures were above average for most of the country. It was the warmest August in 115 years with several daily records set across the month. Soil moisture for September to date is above average for northeastern coastline and well above average for Tasmania, while southeastern Australian soils are drier than average due to rainfall deficiencies.