Fine weather forecast for most of Australia’s capitals across the Easter long weekend

The Easter long weekend forecast for Melbourne is for mild temperatures, while the rest of Australia is expected to also see a rainy start to the working week (file image). Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

The long weekend has brought fine weather to Australia’s capitals – but most cities will see a soggy return to work on Tuesday.

Despite a foggy start to Saturday morning in Melbourne and rain across Brisbane and Darwin, sunshine is forecast for Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide with similar conditions to continue through Saturday and Sunday.