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Australia's Climate Zones
Note: The Building Code of Australia descriptions have been used throughout the Technical Manual for consistency. Individual jurisdictions may also use their own nomenclature to describe climate zones such as tropical (zone 1) and sub-tropical (zone 2).
| ZONE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | High humid summer, warm winter |
| 2 | Warm humid summer, mild winter |
| 3 | Hot dry summer, warm winter |
| 4 | Hot dry summer, cool winter |
| 5 | Warm temperate |
| 6 | Mild temperate |
| 7 | Cool temperate |
| 8 | Alpine |