What’s the weather like this Easter long weekend? Here’s what to expect in your city

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predicts warm weather across most of the country on Friday.

There’s even a chance your chocolate may melt, with temperatures reaching over 30C in Brisbane and Darwin this weekend.

But a cold front is expected to move through parts of Australia, with rain and cooler weather likely to cross the south.

There’s also a cyclone tracking towards the Western Australian coast and large swells in the east.

Angus Hines, senior meteorologist at BoM said: “This low pressure system is very powerful, although it’s a long way offshore.”

“This low will not impact our weather directly but will generate some very large, powerful waves for eastern Australia.”

Here’s a full breakdown of what each capital city has in store.

Melbourne

The city will be mostly sunny on Friday, with showers developing on Saturday and continuing throughout the long weekend.

Sydney

Sydney can expect a shower or two and a maximum of 29C on Sunday morning.

A graphic showing the temperature in Sydney over the Easter long weekend. Credit: SBS News

Brisbane

Sunshine and warm weather are predicted over the Easter break. It will be partly cloudy with a top of 31C on Monday.

While a sunny and dry Easter is expected for Brisbane, major flooding will continue in south-western Queensland. It’s also affecting parts of South Australia and northern NSW, as some towns remain isolated by flooding.

“Significant flooding is likely to continue for weeks to come, as floodwaters move slowly downstream,” Hines said.

A graphic showing the temperature in Brisbane over the Easter long weekend. Source: SBS News

Perth

Clouds and windy conditions are expected from Friday to Monday, with temperatures as cool as 10C.

A graphic showing the temperature in Perth over the Easter long weekend. Source: SBS News

Adelaide

In Adelaide, there is a high chance of rain over the weekend. Temperatures will shift from 11 to 27C.

A graphic showing the temperature in Adelaide over the Easter long weekend. Source: SBS News

Canberra

It’s cooler in Canberra with clouds clearing on Friday and showers on Sunday and Monday.

A graphic showing the temperature in Canberra over the Easter long weekend. Source: SBS News

Hobart

Rain and light winds are predicted throughout the long weekend.

A graphic showing the temperature in Hobart over the Easter long weekend. Source: SBS News

Darwin

Saturday and Sunday will see a top of 33C and possible showers.

A graphic showing the temperature in Darwin over the Easter long weekend. Source: SBS News

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