Allergy Season, or rather ‘High Pollen Count Season’, also known as ‘Hay Fever’ is dependant on the weather, where you live, and which pollens you are allergic to. Always check your local weather provider and weather apps to view the pollen count in your area.

Melbourne usually has a relatively short grass pollen season, with the worst being in October and November. As for tree and other pollens, expect the worst in the last part of winter through early Spring and into Winter.

Around Australia

In Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra, grass pollen is moderate all spring, and higher as it turns to summer.

People living in Brisbane, Darwin or Perth experience grass pollen nearly all year long, although it’s at its worst in the summer, and in late autumn/early winter.

Hobart, similar to Melbourne, usually has a relatively short grass pollen season, with the worst being in October and November.

As for tree pollen, expect the worst in the last part of winter through early spring, throughout Australia, with weeds of various pollen loads peaking year-round.