Winter Solstice 2024 Australia Facts. The winter solstice is the day of the year that has the least daylight hours of any in the year and usually occurs on 22 june but can occur between 21 and 23 june. Put simply, the winter solstice is the shortest day (and longest night) of the year.
It will take place on june 21. From balmy afternoons in the north to freezing temperatures and snow in many places south of sydney (head to the australian alps and tasmania if youโre keen.