Regardless of the chilly opening to this Mother’s Day weekend for most of the country, we still want to make Mother’s Day special. 

A high pressure system sitting over the Bight has kept most of the country dry today with the odd shower in areas near the country’s southern and northeastern coasts. That system is not going anywhere tomorrow, so the weather is looking pretty much the same as today for the entire country. 

The bad news, we will have a chilly evening again for non-tropical regions, with a cool and frosty morning to start Mother’s Day. Then for the state capitals of Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane we can expect a mostly cloudy day, whereas Hobart, Canberra and Sydney will enjoy mostly sunny days with a slight wind chill on the horizon. 

Image: Minimum temperatures expected on Sunday 10th May, 2026

But do not fret because that is perfect weather for a cozy and warm breakfast in bed, and for all those who haven’t a clue what to get mum; she wouldn’t be able to resist a comfy blanket or a new set of pyjamas in this weather. 

The good news is that despite the cloud in the south, there will be little rain over Australia’s major cities, with only a light sprinkle in the forecast for northeast New South Wales and southeast Queensland, including Brisbane. So it would be a lovely day for a rare early winter picnic in the fallen leaves, a nice nature walk or a dip in the warmer than average beach waters. 

Image: Sea surface temperature anomalies (BoM)

No matter what you have planned tomorrow, stay warm. And to all the mothers: Happy Mother’s Day!