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Rain, rain, go away…please! As much as we need it for our gardens (and nature in general), wrangling an umbrella on wet and sometimes windy weather can be tricky at the best of times – and leave us soaked at the worst of times. There is a silver lining though, with the best umbrellas in Australia designed to keep you as dry as possible in all kinds of conditions.
Unfortunately, not all umbrellas are equally effective, as many of us have discovered after picking up a cheap but convenient umbrella from the shops when the weather suddenly turns. Often, those umbrellas only last a few days (or a season if you’re lucky).
So even though buying an umbrella that stands the test of time (and weather) may cost more in the short-term, it could also keep you dry for years to come. So here, we have rounded up the best umbrellas in Australia based on factors including durability, design and materials.
2025’s best umbrellas
- Blunt Metro umbrella, $129, The Iconic (here’s why)
- Royal Walk windproof large umbrella, from $41.99, Amazon (here’s why)
- Shelta mini umbrella, from $29.95, Myer (here’s why)
The best umbrellas in Australia
01
Blunt Metro Umbrella
from $129, The Iconic
Best for: a small, stylish and sturdy umbrella
Founded by New Zealand inventor and engineer Greig Brebner in 2009, Blunt Umbrellas has become a go-to brand for durable, reliable and thoughtful designs. The Metro is a favourite for city commuters and those who want to pack an umbrella “just in case”. It’s even been wind-tested to category 1 hurricane level.
It also comes in a wide range of colours – from yellow, orange, red and blue to black – and conveniently fits in a handbag, tote, or backpack, with a closed length of 37.5cm and an open diameter of 100cm.
“Unlike cheap alternatives this product is sturdy and well made. Stylish design adds to the overall appeal. I have another Blunt Umbrella that is still great after 10 years and keeps getting used, so I really needed one for myself,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.3-star average from over 375 ratings.
Key features:
- Auto-open canopy
- Unique 360° spinning technology to avoid damage in tight spaces
- Collapsible design and matching carry sleeve so you can store it in your bag
- Wind tested to category 1 hurricane
- Global 2-year manufacturer’s warranty
Also available at:
- $166.71 from Amazon
- $129 from David Jones
02
Royal Walk windproof large umbrella
from $41.99, Amazon
Best for: sharing an umbrella
A bestseller on Amazon (it was #3 for stick umbrellas when we wrote this), Royal Walk’s two person classic umbrella is designed to keep the rain off, with a generous 138cm diameter when open. It also has a sturdy enforced aluminum frame with 16 fiberglass ribs, a comfortable handle and is made with water-repellent fabric.
“Really happy with the quality of this umbrella. Easy to transport with the case and can fit 2 people under it comfortably,” one Australian customer said in a recent 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.6-star average from over 12000 customer reviews.
Key features:
- Dimensions: 99 x 120cm
- Ultra strong windproof frame
- Automatic opening system
- Carry sleeve with shoulder strap
03
Shelta mini umbrella
from $29.95, Myer
Best for: travel and unexpected weather
This simple umbrella from Shelta is renowned for long-term durability and offers generous coverage despite its small size.
Customers have also said it’s a great umbrella when the weather suddenly turns, based on recent revews on the Myer website, where it has a 4.4-star average from over 45 ratings.
“I bought the umbrella as I was travelling & I needed to get to a dinner without getting drenched. Worth the higher price compared to other cheap ones I’ve used before,” one customer shared in a 5-star review in 2025.
“I had a Shelta umbrella for 14 years and took it all over the world with me. It held up so well in my handbag for daily use and only recently broke after getting battered by high winds one too many times,” Better Homes & Garden’s Australia contributor Amy Bradney-George said. “Now I need a new one, I’m definitely considering Shelta umbrellas based on how well my old one lasted.”
Key features:
- Simple black canopy
- Three-section round shaft
- Black electro plated steel frame
- Size (folded): 25 x 5 x 5cm
04
Clifton Clear Birdcage umbrella
from $28, Amazon
Best for: retro chic style
The Clifton Birdcage umbrella is designed to protect you from the rain while still letting light in. Featuring its distinct curved fiberglass frame making it durable even for the strongest of winds.
“Purchased this umbrella more than 2 yrs ago and is still perfect and practical,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.3-star average from over 22 customers. Another recent reviewer said: ” It’s huge and easily covers my shoulders. It’s a nice clear plastic, feels strong, and is very easy to open and close. It has that real bubble umbrella shape that I remember from childhood, exactly what I was looking for.”
Key features:
- Strong clear PVC
- Windproof
- Metal shaft
- Manual open and close mechanism
05
Blunt Exec
from $189.95, The Iconic
Best for: serious weather
The BLUNT Exec’s broad, highly tensioned canopy means complete coverage that’s designed to stand up to all weather and the larger design generously fits two people and/or multiple bags (if you’re doing a school run). It’s also been wind tested to 115km per hour, so even super strong gusts won’t flip the canopy inside out.
It has an impressive 4.8-star average on Google, from over 97 reviews, with one Australian customer sharing: “I had always been on the lookout for a decent umbrella, one that would last and not just cost a lot. This one you can tell the quality. I like the style and feel of the umbrella. It’s a good size, fits well in the car and not too big, but big enough to be effective for my needs.”
Key features:
- Generous 138cm diameter when in use
- Wind tested to 115km per hour
- Available in six colours
- Unique strut mechanism creating outward tension
- High performance aerodynamic structure
- Global 2-year warranty
Also available at:
- $189 from David Jones
06
Knirps ultra slim manual pocket umbrella
from $78.46, Amazon
Best for: streamlined storage
Knirps is a German brand known for its well-designed umbrellas – and is actually credited with making the first folding umbrella in 1928! This super slim, compact umbrella measures just 22cm when closed, with a diameter of around 5cm and light weight of 129g. It also has an open diameter of 90cm, making it suited to a single person navigating crowded streets.
“Love these. Bought three of them. I think these are a perfect for any r/onebag enthusiast,” one US customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, referring to the subreddit for minimalist travel (using only one bag). Overall, this umbrella has a 4.6-star average from more than 1300 ratings on Amazon.
Key features:
- Manual opening and closing
- Large umbrella roof with 6 segments
- Carrying strap on the handle
- The umbrella is wind tunnel tested and reflective
07
Erised bifrost extra large folding golf umbrella
from $39.98 (usually $49.99), Amazon
Best for: clipping to your bag for easy access
Different to other umbrellas, this creative buckle design handle makes hanging backpacks and handbags on your walk home possible. Plus, with 99 UV built-in protection, avoid the harmful rays on sunny and overcast days.
“The umbrella is fantastic – large with great coverage, sturdy against strong winds, and never flips inside out. Highly recommended,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.3-star average from over 100 ratings.
Key features:
- 99 UV protection
- Lightweight and portable
- Unique carabiner handle design
- Accommodates two to three people
08
Samsonite Windguard open close umbrella
from $47.23 (usually $56.99), Amazon
Best for: double canopy protection
Known for making high-quality travel luggage cases, this umbrella is everything you expect the brand to produce. Featuring an easy automatic opening mechanism, coupled with a Teflon coated wind-resistant canopy, it’s everything you need in a compact umbrella.
“Amazing umbrella, I used it during strong wind and rain in the city. Everyone else had their umbrellas broken from the wind while this one was fine. Wish [I] bought it years ago and stopped putting up with the cheap travel umbrellas you buy at little convenience stores,” one Australian customer said in a 5-star review on Amazon in 2025. Overall, it has an average of 4.3-stars from more than 1800 global ratings.
Key features:
- Automatic open and close function
- Teflon and polyester wind guard canopy
- Two sectioned colour matched steel shaft
09
Original Duckhead compact umbrella
from $69.95, David Jones
Best for: classic style
Small, compact and full of personality, the Original Duckhead umbrella is small enough to fit in your handbag. It features a sturdy solid wood handle made from sustainably sourced birch wood coupled with a high strength steel and aluminium frame. Plus, we can’t look past its adorable duck head design now, can we?
It has a 4.6-star average from the handful of reviews on David Jones, with one customer summing it up thoroughly in this review: “Pretty sturdy on windy days compared to my previous umbrellas – however still prone to flip if it’s too windy! It’s really cute and size fits well in my backpack.”
Key features:
- 100 per cent recycled PET fabric
- Solid woven wood handle
- Automatic open button
What should you look for when choosing the best umbrella to buy?
“Consumers need to be selective when shopping for a quality product as many of the current umbrellas on the market are inherently not strong enough or more importantly, built to last,” explains engineer and BLUNT founder, Greig Brebner.
Umbrella tips
Along with a sturdy frame and base, an umbrella needs to have strong tips to stop it from flipping or collapsing.
“The traditional umbrella design that has existed for well over a century, has weak points at the edge of the umbrella which make them extremely vulnerable to failure,” notes Brebner.
“Add to that modern day mass production of those umbrellas has only emphasised this weakness.”
Look out for umbrellas that reinforce typical weak points along the edge of the canopy.
Product performance
Umbrellas are a hard product to master – this has resulted in a lot of brands creating non-branded offerings to distant themselves from liability, Brebner highlights.
So, if it wasn’t obvious, always look for an umbrella brand that is willing to put their name to their product. Couple that with a product that is able to provide actual proof of performance and you’ve got yourself a winner.
“Style shouldn’t come at the cost of performance, which is why we have made the strongest, most aerodynamic and protective umbrella on the market.”
Is buying a quality umbrella worth the investment?
As the saying goes, quality over quantity. Repeatedly purchasing ill-designed umbrellas end up being a pain to your day-to-day life (and your wallet) in the long run.
“With any product you invest in there is always a necessary service element that needs to be attached to it which addresses after sale care. This commitment from a brand gives consumers confidence that the product they are buying is superior and will last a test of time.”
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