The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast rain across nearly all Australian states over the Easter long weekend.
However, a shift to very hot weather is expected after the four-day period.
While some states may enjoy clear skies at the start of the weekend, others are likely to face cloudy and stormy conditions.
In Melbourne, the Easter weekend will begin with thunderstorms on Friday, with temperatures reaching up to 22 degrees.
Rain is expected to continue into Saturday, with a low of 13 degrees forecast.
The weather in Melbourne will improve on Easter Sunday and Monday, as the rain clears and sunny conditions return.
Temperatures in Melbourne are expected to rise to around 18 degrees on both Sunday and Monday, according to the Bureau.
