Easter long weekend to bring 'mixed bag' of weather

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 Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Dean Narramore broke down what we can expect for the long weekend.

Rain day at Balmoral, Sydney has had a cool change from the hot weather its been having.

"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 4 – 10C below average by Sunday.

"Western Australia will be hot and sunny."

Here is the forecast for the capitals over the Easter long weekend up until Sunday. Monday's forecast is not yet available.

Sydney

Friday: Good Friday will be sunny and warm with a maximum temperature of 28C.

Saturday: Similar conditions will play out on Saturday, with a high of 28C forecast.

Sunday: This is the day the weather will begin to turn. The temperature will dip to a maximum 23C and possible showers are forecast.

"A cooler change is expected to move through NSW on Monday," Narramore said.

An aerial view of Bondi Beach on January 23, 2021 in Sydney, Australia.

Brisbane

Friday: It will be a "nice day", with a sunny top of 30C forecast.

Saturday: There will be similar conditions on Saturday, with a high of 28C forecast.

Sunday: A high of 31C is forecast but showers are possible in the afternoon and evening.

Adelaide

Friday: It will be cold, wet and windy, with a top of 22C forecast.

Saturday: There will be cooler wet conditions, with a high of just 18C forecast.

Sunday: Rain, showers and a high of 19C are forecast.

Melbourne

Friday: Residents in Victoria's capital can expect a maximum temperature of 24C and showers are possible.

Saturday: It's going to be cooler on Saturday, with a top of 19C predicted. Showers could also hit.

Sunday: The maximum temperature expected for Easter Sunday is 15C. Rain is forecast.

People on their way to work in Melbourne on Wednesday as the rain starts to hit.

Hobart

Friday: A high of 21C is forecast for Tasmania's capital. It will be cold, wet, and windy.

Saturday: Showers are again forecast for Saturday, with a top of 19C predicted.

Sunday: It's going to be cloudy with a high chance of rain and a maximum temperature of 15C.

Perth

Friday: It will be a sunny day in Perth with a high of 23C forecast.

Saturday: Similar warm conditions will play out on Saturday. A maximum of 24C is forecast.

Sunday: It will be a warm and sunny 25C on Easter Sunday.

Cottesloe Beach, Perth, WA.

Darwin

Friday: A maximum of 33C 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 33C maximum.

Canberra

Friday: Good Friday will be mostly sunny with a top temperature of 22C.

Saturday: The maximum temperature predicted is 20C 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 14C.

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