For those lucky enough to be heading away during the school holidays to Australia, here’s a taste of what you might expect weather wise in the main cities for today and the weekend.

Cairns: A few showers today but a dry weekend expected. Max: Low 30s Min: low 20s

Brisbane: A little cloudy today but a sunny weekend. Max: High 20s Min: High teens

Sydney: Dry today but a shower or 2 likely over the weekend. Max: Low 20s Min: Mid teens

Canberra: Plenty of sunshine but chilly nights. Max: Low 20s Min: Mid single figures 

Melbourne: Some sun but risk of a shower or 2. Max Low 20s Min: Low teens

Adelaide:Risk of  shower today,dry tomorrow, sunny Sunday. Max Low 20’s Min: Low teens

Perth: Mostly sunny,risk of thunder tomorrow. Very warm. Max: Around 30 Min: Mid teens

Darwin: Late thunderstorms possible daily and hot. Max: Low to mid 30s Min: Mid 20s