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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Reviewly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

27°C
Partly cloudyThursday IslandFeels like 27° · Wind 22 km/h · Humidity 61%
UV 8 Very HighSunrise 06:38Sunset 18:28
Today☁️28°23°💧6%
Tue🌦️30°23°💧5%
Wed🌦️30°24°💧45%
Thu☁️30°24°💧1%
Fri☁️30°24°💧8%
Sat☁️29°24°💧2%
Sun☁️28°23°💧4%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

Thursday weather across Australia depends on your location and the season. The live forecast above gives current conditions for Thursday Island, but in major cities like Sydney and Melbourne, expect a mix of sunny and unsettled spells. Thursday often marks a mid-week transition, with temperatures building ahead of the weekend.

What typical weather patterns affect Thursday?

Cold fronts and high-pressure systems frequently cross southeastern Australia on Thursdays, bringing changeable conditions. In the north, the monsoon trough can deliver rain to Thursday Island and the Top End. For a broader view, visit our Australia weather hub.

Thursday weather in major cities: what to expect

In Sydney, Thursday often brings a mix of sun and showers. Check our weather sydney page for the latest. For thursday weather melbourne, conditions are typically cooler, with a chance of an afternoon change. Thursdays in Brisbane tend to be humid, while Adelaide sees dry heat. For thursday weather adelaide and thursday weather brisbane, refer to our city pages. Manly weather on Thursdays is popular for beachgoers, but always check the forecast.

Sydney (January)Avg high 26°C, low 19°C
Melbourne (January)Avg high 26°C, low 14°C
Brisbane (January)Avg high 29°C, low 21°C
Adelaide (January)Avg high 29°C, low 17°C
Is Thursday usually the hottest day of the week?

Not consistently. In many capitals, Thursday can be slightly warmer than Wednesday due to accumulated heat, but cold fronts or troughs can bring cooler conditions. Always check the live forecast above for your area.

Why does Thursday often see rain in Sydney?

A mid-week trough over New South Wales frequently triggers afternoon storms in spring and summer. For detailed thursday weather sydney forecasts, see our Sydney weather page. Manly weather on Thursdays can be similar, with possible showers.

How does Thursday weather compare with Friday?

Friday often brings a cold front from the west, cooling temperatures after Thursday’s warmth. For a longer outlook, check the weather in sydney 10 days or weather in melbourne 10 days on our site.