Seasons

Sydney has four seasons by courtesy of the first English settlers, but these have never really reflected the actual climate of the Cumberland basin. It’s time to change all that, and what better time than ’spring’?

Winter (Anzac Day – July)

Climate: not very cold

Traditional activities: working

What Happened to Summer? (August-October)

Climate: rapid alternation between Winter and Summer I, often in the same day, or hour, accompanied by strong winds and hailstorms

Traditional activities: complaining, forgetting to bring your umbrella

Summer I (aka The Silly Season) (Melbourne Cup – Australia Day)

Climate: too hot, except for Christmas Day, when it rains.

Traditional activities: drinking

February (February)

Climate: carcinogenic

Traditional activities: heatstroke, bushfires

Summer II (March)

Climate: still too hot

Traditional activities: barbeques, cleaning patios and driveways with garden hoses

Easter (Easter)

Climate: hungover with a chance of chocolate

Traditional activities: “It’s lovely once you get in”