trevd72

I have only experienced the hot weather in the UK. i have never had any problem with the heat here, i realise things are different down under so the question is:

heat wise, are we better off going to Melbourne, rather than Perth or Adelaide?

Also

We are heavily leaning towards Adelaide because of the help offered there for new arrivals, is the heat and dryness a problem there if your not used to it?

Timber Floor Au

Not been to Adelaide, but the heat is bearable, its the Humidity that sucks !

cherry6

The heat is the reason my husband came back from Australia previously, he couldnt handle it. I, on the other hand, love it. Perth gets to about 40 in the summer, has a few humid days too if I remember rightly. Cant comment on other states.
The heat in Aus is a different heat to the UK summer. I burn in the UK, but not in Aus.

debsy

Not only is it hot but you also get weevils in the rice, flour etc :scared: lol

cherry6

Ah, but you could keep it in a tupperware container

Jirrupin

During our time in Perth we have found that in late spring and throughout summer the UV ratings are extreme and therefore dangerous. You will burn here if you do not take the necessary precautions.

The high 30's and 40 (low 40's) in Western Australia are HOT, it has also been humid especially after a few hot days and no rain. Living nearer to the ocean you have the benefit of the 'Fremantle Doctor' but inland there is little relief. Nightime temps have been low to mid 20's and can make sleep very difficult.

I understand Adelaide has been much hotter than Perth, PP can tell you more about that.

debsy

Cherry - does it really keep them out??

Grayling

Hi
I have not lived in Australia but have visited several sates.
My son lives in Adelaide and previously in Brisbane and Sydney.
Adelaide gets very hot at times in summer but is generally not humid.It has a cool winter.
Bribane can be hot anytime but gets more rain and can be humid.I have found the hear oppressive at times.
I have found Melbourne to be miserable and cold when I have been but do not think it would be like that all the time.
I am sure people who live in the various states would give you better advice.
I am not sure where to go and have been offered jobs in several states but will probably go where my son is which may be Adelaide or perhaps Sydney if he has to move back there.
I suppose it depends on your circumstances as the job situation varies a great deal.
Good luck

G

Timber Floor Au

Heres a few links may help

http://www.bom.gov.au/

http://weather.news.com.au/

http://www.abc.net.au/news/australia/weather/

cherry6

I knew someone in Perth who swore by them, the tall shaped ones with the hole to pour out the cereal (it has a little snap lock to close the hole). Saw one on Neighbours earlier, funny enough. I love tupperware, just cant afford it!

sdwis

I have visited Australia during the winter months when the weather was rather mild. I understand that it is hellishly hot in summer, but I've lived in two of the hottest US states (Texas and Florida) so I think I'm well-prepared. Other than the need for a good pair of sunglasses, I have no problems with strong sun or humidity.

Aussiepeter

The weather is changing{hole in ozone?}
Melbourne had no winter last year hardly any rain.
Have been on water restrictions for the last few months.
December was the hottest on record.
So Melbourne is the place for you not as humid as Brisbane
or downright killing as Perth.

Simone

I *think* the order of 'feeling' the heat/humidity goes as follows: (but check out those links provided)

worst:
Brisbane
Perth (has most sunny days of all cities, or so I've heard)
Adelaide (maybe hotter sometimes, but less humid?????)
Melbourne (gets cold in winter, and more rain I believe)

If I was to base my decision about migrating only on the weather, I would probably choose Adelaide.
But, everybody wants different things. Some people enjoy the winter! (and that's people who live here in the northern hemisphere! My point is: different opinions!)

dotty

Interesting point is that on the moving back to the UK forum the climate is listed right up there as one of the main reasons for getting out.

I think people see lots of blue sky piccys of OZ before they emigrate, it gives absolutely no indication of the intensity of the climate at all.

HUP

We are in Melbourne and I have seen the temperatures up in the late 30's which is stinking then the next day it was only about 20. Now personally I find the change in temperature quite nice because the hot weather can drain me a bit and its nice to get a break from it.

We visited Adelaide and my initial (personal) impressions were that it was a very beautiful but a little on the small side for us. We did travel down through SA which again was very pretty but overall we preferred Victoria.

It all really depends on what sort of life your after really.