This continent has so many beautiful places to visit within different time zones. Hence, answering the question of when is the best time to visit Australia is not as easy as it seems to be. It entirely depends upon your interest, preferences, budget, and most importantly your ideal climate. From December to February, the beaches in Sydney seem like heaven on Earth. Summer is a great time in Australia to get outdoors and take a dip in the beach or even hike the Overland Track of Tasmania. March to May is the time for autumn when the entire town of Canberra lights up with the fiery foliage and Melbourne gears up for a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Towards the mid-end of the year, from June to August, the winters in Australia offer snow skiing amidst the Australian Alps. Otherwise, you can also opt for Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, or even Australia's Simpson Desert is a great option for a perfect winter getaway. While in the spring from September to November you can watch out for whales and flowers in the wineries of Margaret River region in Western Australia. May to October is a dry season sporting crystal blue skies and days gleaming with sunshine. Darwin's outdoor market, festivals, and movies are a great option to explore during this season. The wet season from December to March has some rainstorms on board with a climate that is hot and humid. Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks are the home for some grumbling waterfalls, where the water levels are the highest during this season. Alternatively, you can also fly over to Katherine George to witness some beautiful waterfalls of Australia.