Map created by reddit user triton1982

You probably already know Australia is a relatively hot country, but the map above shows how the clinate of its various regions compares to other places on earth (including cities).

For example, northern Australia has a similar climate to India (an admittedly vague reference point) and the middle of Australia is similar to the Sahara Desert.

The map takes into account not only average annual temperatures (high and lows) but also Köppen Climate Classifications. Precipitation levels may vary.

Other regions include:

North Western Australia – Gulf Coast of Mexico

Western Australia – Baja California (Mexico)

South Western Australia – Southern California

Eastern and Western Central Australia – Sona Desert

North Eastern Australia – Florida and NE India

Eastern Australia – Southern Brazil

South Central Australia – South Africa

South South Central Australia – Central Italy

Eastern South Eastern Australia – Buenos Areas Province

Western South Eastern Australia – San Francisco Bay Area

Central Tasmania – UK & Ireland or Vancouver Canada

North Eastern Tasmania – Northern California

Western Tasmania – Southern Chile

To lean more about the weather and climate of Australia have a look at the following books:

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