Warm and sunny weather expected for most Australian capitals over Easter weekend

Sydney is expected to have sunny weather over the Easter weekend, with BoM forecasting temperatures in the high 20s. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAP

A spectacular Easter long weekend is expected for much of Australia, with warm and sunny conditions forecast for most capitals before rain reaches the eastern states at the start of next week.

Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney can all expect warm and sunny weather during the long weekend.