Thunderstorm, Darwin, Northern Territory, featured as the July image in the 2026 Australian Weather Calendar. Credit: Kym Perrin.
Have you got a photo of a vibrant rainbow sitting in your photo library?
Or a moody shot of fog, ice or snow burning a hole on your SD card?
There is one month left to submit your photos to the Bureau of Meteorology’s Australian Weather Calendar competition for the chance to be included in the next edition of the calendar.
We're looking for unique photos that showcase the variety and beauty of Australia's weather.
Submissions are encouraged from both amateur and professional photographers and can be from any state or territory in Australia, including the Antarctic.
A panel of Bureau judges review the submitted photos and choose winning images for their creativity and aesthetics, the weather phenomena shown and some other factors – for example, we aim to feature photos from each state and territory, so photographers from all over the country are encouraged to enter.
Thunderstorm, Coimadai, Victoria, featured as the March image in the 2026 Australian Weather Calendar. Credit: Rob Embury.
The calendar also includes a description explaining the science behind each of the weather phenomena, written by Bureau meteorologists.
From hundreds of submitted entries, 13 photos will be selected to feature, with one on the calendar's cover and one for each month of the year.
Senior meteorologist and photo competition judge Andrea Peace said the judging process is always a hard task.
‘Every year we receive hundreds of brilliant photos which showcase the variety of weather we experience every day in Australia,’ Ms Peace said.
‘Anyone with a great weather photo should submit it into our competition.
‘The striking, authentic weather images we’re after could include any kind of weather phenomenon, like cloud formations, fire and smoke, fog and mist, ice and snow or rain and rainbows.
‘We encourage entries from all states and territories, but this year we are also particularly seeking images from photographers in South Australia, the Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory and the Antarctic region, as these areas tend to be underrepresented.’
Lightning strike, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, featured as the April image in the 2026 Australian Weather Calendar. Credit: Cliff Gralton.
Entries into the competition close for judging at 5:00pm (AEDT) on 31 March 2026.
To be eligible, photos must be original and with only minor adjustments accepted, which must be listed with the entry.
Images cannot be digitally enhanced, altered or manipulated (including via the use of filters and digital software).
The Bureau's Australian Weather Calendar releases annually, with photo entries remaining open perpetually for future editions.
For the full terms and conditions of entry, and to submit a photo, visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/calendar/contest/
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