Submissions to close on March 31 for Bureau of Meteorology’s 2026 weather calendar competition

Territorians have been invited to submit their best weather pictures for the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual calendar competition, with submissions set to close within days.

Territorians have been invited to submit their best weather pictures into the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual calendar competition. Picture: Jordan McCarthy

Territorians have been invited to submit their best weather pictures into the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual calendar competition, with submissions set to close at the end of the month.

Each year, 13 pictures sent in by photographers from around Australia are selected by a panel of Bureau judges to feature on the front cover or month of the calendar.

The 2025 edition of the calendar featured an atmospheric foggy sunrise over Mornington, Western Australia, a glowing aurora australis from Squeaking Point, Tasmania and a stunning storm and rainbow combination in Nightcliff, Northern Territory.

Next year’s edition will include a meteorological description explaining the science behind each of the phenomena, written by the Bureau’s meteorologists, beside each photo.

Casuarina Beach. Picture: Supplied

Senior Meteorologist Andrea Peace, one of the judges of the competition, said she encouraged people from all corners of the country to send in their weather photos.

“The Bureau invites anyone who has taken a great weather photo anywhere in Australia to submit it for the next edition of the Australian Weather Calendar,” she said.

“One of the most rewarding parts of my position at the Bureau is being involved in judging the competition and seeing all the incredible photos submitted, featuring the diverse array of weather the Bureau forecasts in Australia.”

Casuarina Beach. Picture: Supplied

Competition entries close for judging at 3.30pm (ACST) on March 31.

To be eligible for the calendar, photos must be original and with only minor adjustments accepted, which must be listed with the entry, the Bureau says.

Images also cannot be digitally enhanced, altered or manipulated — including via the use of filters and digital software.

For the full terms and conditions of entry and to submit a photo, visit: http://www.bom.gov.au/calendar/contest/

Originally published as Submissions to close on March 31 for Bureau of Meteorology’s 2026 weather calendar competition