Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Jan 23rd 2006, 8:42 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by Siren & Brian
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Do you have a map?
Jan 23rd 2006, 8:44 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
Do you have a map?
Jan 23rd 2006, 1:51 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
I'm after finding out how hot the summer will be in Australia so how hot does it actually get in practice?
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
The last couple of days over 42 degrees crippled me though - hubby couldn't understand why I was sobbing but when we arrived at a friend's who had air conditioning (they were out but took pity on us) I think he got the picture when I lay down on the rug in front of it and didn't move for the 2 1/2 hours they went swimming.
My goal for when we get out of the rental used to be to get a pool. Air con just topped it in my house buying stakes. I'd say if you'll be office based with lovely air conditioning you'll be fine, if you're on a building site you'll be stuffed.
As for the mossies, well they come in fits and starts. Just as you say, "well actually I haven't been bitten for 3 weeks", you're guaranteed to get a good 6 or 7 bites. Those plug in zappers are cheap and work well in bedrooms though.
The lovely thing about Melbourne is that although you may get a day of hellishly hot weather the next day it can be lovely, fresh and cool.
I've certainly got no regrets and have kept from burning despite enjoying all the weather has to offer - nobody laughs at silly hats and ultra white cream on noses over here.
Give it a go.
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Feb 7th 2006, 1:20 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
I'm after finding out how hot the summer will be in Australia. And which bit to head to as some bits are hotter than others. (I don't like it too hot) And yes I have googled! It looks like Melbourne has an average high of 26C in Jan and Feb, which doesn't sound too hot for me. But thats an average, so how hot does it actually get in practice?
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
Martyn
Feb 7th 2006, 3:20 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
best thing to do is get out there and get climatised, dont sit in the aircon all day that way youll never get used to the temperatures... 
just a little bit of advice
just a little bit of advice
Feb 7th 2006, 7:31 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
It's forecast 35C in Melbourne today. The nights seem to be getting chillier though, it's 7.30am and 11C at the moment.
Feb 7th 2006, 7:45 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by Australia_bound?
Please don't read too much into the AVERAGE temperature lol, Melbourne can go into the 40's some days.
But if you don't like it hot why move to the driest continent on the planet????? Why not look at Canada or New Zealand????? The world maybe your oyster
But if you don't like it hot why move to the driest continent on the planet????? Why not look at Canada or New Zealand????? The world maybe your oyster
anyway you only get some hot days in OZ for a few months during summer, most of the year its cool to mild and under 25c degrees.
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Feb 7th 2006, 7:48 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
l love OZ's warm climate, theres no way l would want to freeze in Canada or New Zealand, where your trapped indoors half the year because its too cold and wet to go outdoors, atleast on a hot day in OZ you can go to the beach,
anyway you only get hot some days in OZ for a few months during summer, most of the year its cool to mild and under 25c degrees.
anyway you only get hot some days in OZ for a few months during summer, most of the year its cool to mild and under 25c degrees.
Feb 7th 2006, 8:31 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by Siren & Brian
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Feb 7th 2006, 9:34 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so.
Feb 7th 2006, 9:46 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by chaval
when was that 1976 ?
Mar 4th 2006, 9:33 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
I don't know why people always remember '76. I don't really remember it myself - I was too young.
But its true that over the last 8 years or so, the UK does have hotter summers than in the past. I think that UK cars which mostly have standard aircon fitted nowadays are a testiment to that. I remember it being 37C on my car thermometer whilst driving down to the coast to escape the heat a few summers ago.
But hey everybody, thanks for your replies. I haven't been around much and haven't been able to research my move at all over the last 2 months because I have been stuck working in 'bloody cold' Munich. My job is really pissing me off right now, and I would love to just get up and leave for Aus and not come back. Before I would have said I have a good job keeping me here, but now I have nothing to lose by upping and moving. I don't feel I have a decent job anymore. Almost quit this week.
Re: New Zealand, I have considered it, but from what I read, most of the work there is tourism or farming based. I don't think I would find work there. I am an electronics engineer. I wanted to go and visit Aus at the end of March but I am not allowed any time off form my job at the moment because I am working on a very important new contract. So it looks like it won't be until October/Nov now, the start of the next summer in Aus. I'm a bit worried that if I leave it any later I will be too old to get in. I am 33 next week.
But its true that over the last 8 years or so, the UK does have hotter summers than in the past. I think that UK cars which mostly have standard aircon fitted nowadays are a testiment to that. I remember it being 37C on my car thermometer whilst driving down to the coast to escape the heat a few summers ago.
But hey everybody, thanks for your replies. I haven't been around much and haven't been able to research my move at all over the last 2 months because I have been stuck working in 'bloody cold' Munich. My job is really pissing me off right now, and I would love to just get up and leave for Aus and not come back. Before I would have said I have a good job keeping me here, but now I have nothing to lose by upping and moving. I don't feel I have a decent job anymore. Almost quit this week.
Re: New Zealand, I have considered it, but from what I read, most of the work there is tourism or farming based. I don't think I would find work there. I am an electronics engineer. I wanted to go and visit Aus at the end of March but I am not allowed any time off form my job at the moment because I am working on a very important new contract. So it looks like it won't be until October/Nov now, the start of the next summer in Aus. I'm a bit worried that if I leave it any later I will be too old to get in. I am 33 next week.
Mar 4th 2006, 9:37 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
I'm after finding out how hot the summer will be in Australia. And which bit to head to as some bits are hotter than others. (I don't like it too hot) And yes I have googled! It looks like Melbourne has an average high of 26C in Jan and Feb, which doesn't sound too hot for me. But thats an average, so how hot does it actually get in practice?
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
Awwww... bless!
Mar 4th 2006, 9:48 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
I don't know why people always remember '76. I don't really remember it myself - I was too young.
But its true that over the last 8 years or so, the UK does have hotter summers than in the past. I think that UK cars which mostly have standard aircon fitted nowadays are a testiment to that. I remember it being 37C on my car thermometer whilst driving down to the coast to escape the heat a few summers ago.
But hey everybody, thanks for your replies. I haven't been around much and haven't been able to research my move at all over the last 2 months because I have been stuck working in 'bloody cold' Munich. My job is really pissing me off right now, and I would love to just get up and leave for Aus and not come back. Before I would have said I have a good job keeping me here, but now I have nothing to lose by upping and moving. I don't feel I have a decent job anymore. Almost quit this week.
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But its true that over the last 8 years or so, the UK does have hotter summers than in the past. I think that UK cars which mostly have standard aircon fitted nowadays are a testiment to that. I remember it being 37C on my car thermometer whilst driving down to the coast to escape the heat a few summers ago.
But hey everybody, thanks for your replies. I haven't been around much and haven't been able to research my move at all over the last 2 months because I have been stuck working in 'bloody cold' Munich. My job is really pissing me off right now, and I would love to just get up and leave for Aus and not come back. Before I would have said I have a good job keeping me here, but now I have nothing to lose by upping and moving. I don't feel I have a decent job anymore. Almost quit this week.
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Mar 4th 2006, 11:12 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
Re: New Zealand, I have considered it, but from what I read, most of the work there is tourism or farming based. I don't think I would find work there. I am an electronics engineer. I am 33 next week.
Check out: www.stuff.co.nz or www.worksite.govt.nz for further info