The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has released its long-range winter weather forecast, indicating that from June to August, Australia is likely to experience warmer and wetter conditions than average.

The forecast suggests an 80% probability that both day and night temperatures will exceed historical averages throughout most of the nation.

The projections highlight an increased risk of unusually high maximum temperatures across various regions.

Specific areas in south-western and south-eastern Australia, as well as parts of the tropical north, have been identified with over a 70% chance of experiencing these higher temperatures.

Additionally, the BoM noted a heightened likelihood of elevated minimum temperatures across the entire country.

In conjunction with the temperature forecasts, the Australian and New Zealand Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC) has issued a warning about a "heightened risk" of bushfires in South Australia and Victoria during the winter months.

This warning is attributed to persistent dry conditions that have been reported in southern regions.

AFAC has characterized the bushfire risk as unseasonable for this time of year, marking a concerning trend for emergency services.

On the precipitation front, the BoM anticipates above-average rainfall in much of mainland Australia, although it specified that south-western and south-eastern regions, along with some areas in the tropical north, show no strong indicators for either above or below average precipitation levels.

The forecast outlines a balanced chance of experiencing near-average, above-average, or below-average rainfall, particularly affecting regions such as far south-eastern South Australia, central and western Victoria, and Tasmania, which have endured prolonged dry spells.

The outlook for Australia's winter thus presents a complex interplay of warm temperatures and variable rainfall patterns.