Australians on the south and east coast will be hit with a mixed weather bag for the Easter long weekend as fine conditions give way to a cool change.
But as much of the country braces for rain and cold, one state is for an absolutely perfect spell of warm days.
Senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Dean Narramore broke down what we can expect for the long weekend.
“We will have cold fronts moving through the southern and south-eastern parts of the country from Thursday through to Sunday, which will lead to showers through Tasmania and up through to southern NSW,” he told 9news.com.au.
“Warmer winds will drive up through mid to northern NSW and Queensland, while Western Australia will be dry and sunny.
“Southern parts of the country are looking at temperatures about four to 10 degrees below average by Sunday.
“Western Australia will be hot and sunny.”
Here is the forecast for the capitals over the Easter long weekend until Monday.
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Friday: Good Friday will be sunny and warm with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees.
Saturday: Similar conditions will play out on Saturday, with a high of 28 forecast.
Sunday: This is the day the weather will begin to turn. The temperature will dip to a maximum of 23 and possible showers are forecast.
Monday: “A cooler change is expected to move through NSW on Monday,” Narramore said. Sydney can expect possible showers and a maximum of 21.
Friday: It will be a “nice day”, with a sunny top of 30 degrees forecast.
Saturday: There will be similar conditions on Saturday, with a high of 28C forecast.
Sunday: A high of 31 is forecast but showers are possible in the afternoon and evening.
Monday: It will be partly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers. A maximum temperature of 28 is expected.
Friday: It will be cold, wet and windy, with a top of 22 forecast.
Saturday: There will be cooler wet conditions, with a high of just 18C forecast.
Sunday: Rain, showers and a high of 19 are forecast.
Monday: It will be cloudy with a medium chance of showers. The temperature will reach a top of 19.
Friday: Residents in Victoria’s capital can expect a maximum temperature of 24 and showers are possible.
Saturday: It’s going to be cooler on Saturday, with a top of 19 predicted. Showers could also hit.
Sunday: The maximum temperature expected for Easter Sunday is 15. Rain is forecast.
Monday: It will be wet and fresh, with a maximum temperature of 16.
Friday: A high of 21 is forecast for Tasmania’s capital. It will be cold, wet, and windy.
Saturday: Showers are again forecast for Saturday, with a top of 19 predicted.
Sunday: It’s going to be cloudy with a high chance of rain and a maximum temperature of 15.
Monday: Those hoping for a respite from the rain will have to wait for another day, as there’s a medium chance of showers with a top of just 15.
Friday: It will be a sunny day in Perth with a high of 23 forecast.
Saturday: Similar warm conditions will play out on Saturday. A maximum of 24 is forecast.
Sunday: It will be a warm and sunny 25 on Easter Sunday.
Monday: It will again be a sunny beach day, with a top of 26 on the cards.
Friday: A maximum of 33 is forecast, with showers and possible storms.
Saturday: Conditions will be similar to Friday.
Sunday: Easter Sunday will again bring the chance of showers and storms, with a 33 maximum.
Monday: It’s a rinse-and-repeat situation for tropical Darwin. A maximum of 33 is again forecast, with showers and a possible storm.
Friday: Good Friday will be mostly sunny with a top temperature of 22.
Saturday: The maximum temperature predicted is 20 and clouds are expected. The chances of showers increase in the afternoon.
Sunday: Showers and blustery conditions are expected on Easter Sunday, with a maximum of just 14.
Monday: It will be partly cloudy with a maximum of 16. However, temperatures will dip to just 3 in the morning; the chilliest temperature of the entire Easter long weekend.
