The best fans to keep you cool through summer’s hot, humid weather

Best for: Versatile, indoor and outdoor cooling

This pedestal fan from Shark is truly versatile. You can use it indoors or outdoors, plugged in or cordless – and it converts into a desktop fan. It also has five speed settings and comes with a misting attachment so you can stay cool whenever you use it.

“This is the best fan I’ve ever owned. Quiet and powerful, lots of control with movement and all can be done with remote. The rechargeable battery making it portable is brilliant. Loved it so much I went back and bought another one,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on the Shark website, where it has a 4.4-star average from over 20 reviews.

It also has a 4.8-star average from over 55 customers at The Good Guys, where one reviewer shared: “Made a huge difference in our house over summer when our air conditioner stopped working, it’s nice and quiet and the battery lasts a long time.”

Key features:

• Can be used indoors or outdoors
• 5 speed settings, 180 degrees of side-to-side oscillation and 55-degree up-and-down tilt
• Misting attachment
• Remote control
• Converts into desktop fan
• Corded or cordless operation with rechargeable battery
• UV resistant, water-resistant design
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $295 at The Good Guys
• $295 at Amazon
• $306 at Appliances Online

Best for: Whole room circulation

The Airdynamic by Breville is a conventional fan with blades, but it has several features that make it an ideal addition to the bedroom. It features a DC motor, which makes for more efficient and quieter than some fans with AC motors, with a maximum noise level of 55 decibels (around the same volume as a normal conversation). Plus it can be controlled by a remote or your smartphone, including with Google Home or Alexa – meaning you don’t have to get up to switch it off if you wake up shivering in the middle of the night.

“Excellent fan – 9 blades means it can push through a lot of air when needed, but also whisper quiet on the lower settings. Great for a gentle breeze during the night,” one customer shared in a detailed 5-star review on The Good Guys, where it has a 4.6-star average from over 57 customers.

“Oscillates both horizontally like traditional fans, but also can be set to go up/down as well. Air circulation function is good; it just takes a a few minutes for it to establish around the room. Base also tells you the current temperature in the room,” they said.

Key features:

• 8 fan speeds and 9 blades
• 12-hour timer
• Three natural breeze modes
• Smart eco mode
• Remote control included
• 3D auto air circulation
• Voice compatible with Alexa and Google
• Three-year warranty

Also available at:

• $299 from Breville
• $299 from David Jones

Best for: a quiet pedestal fan

While the blades on pedestal fans can often make them noisy, Philips has designed this fan to be up to 30 per cent quieter thanks to blades inspired by the quiet wings of owls. To give you an idea, the lowest level for this fan is 19 decibels (dB) – around the same as leaves in the wind according to details from SafeEnvironments – and it’s highest level of 45db is quieter than normal conversation.

“The fan has been a great addition to my home. It was quick and easy to assemble, and the build quality is excellent – sturdy and reliable. The airflow is powerful even on the lower settings, and it really helps to circulate air effectively throughout the room. One of the best features is how quiet it is – even at higher speeds, it’s barely noticeable, which makes it perfect for sleeping or working,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.3-star average from over 200 global ratings. 

Key features:

• 2-in-1 pedestal and table fan
• Long-range airflow that can reach up to 30 metres
• Designed for 30% quieter operation with SilentWings technology and recorded noise levels on 19-45dB
• 3 speed settings, a natural breeze mode and a quiet sleep mode
• 1-12 hour timer
• Automatic 90 degree rotation, with adjustable 30 degree tilt
• 2 year warranty

Also available at:

• $139 at Amazon
• $139 at Bing Lee
• $139 at The Good Guys
• $139 at David Jones

Best for: bladeless fan design

Elegant and powerful, this bladeless tower fan from Dyson is designed to cool you fast and keep you cool. The brand’s Air Multiplier technology draws on the same technologies found in turbochargers and jet engines, with an acoustically engineered motor bucket and Helmholtz silencer for quiet operation. It also has 10 speed settings, a timer with options from 15 minutes to 9 hours.

“The original Dyson tower fan, it’s great for larger areas, moves alot of air around. Not too strong but can feel it from 3m away easily on 4 or 5. Extremely happy with it,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.6-star average rating.

“Bought this to replace my previous Dyson tower fan, which I had gotten years of use out of. Bit quieter than the previous model and cooling is the same high standard. Simply cannot do without this thing during the QLD summer,” another customer shared on The Good Guys

Key features: 

• 10 speeds to choose from
• Multiplies airflow by up to 15 times
• Powerful, long-range projection of up to 500 litres of air every second
• Ultra-quiet operation
• Oscillates up to 70 degrees
• Timer range from 15 minutes to 9 hours
• Curved and magnetised remote control designed to sit on top of the fan
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $380 at Appliances Online
• $399 at Dyson
• $399 at The Good Guys
• $499 at Big W

Best for: Hot sleepers

The Shark TurboBlade is a tower fan with a twist. And why no one has thought of this twist before is beyond us, because it’s completely genius. The bladeless fan can be pivoted so it’s completely horizontal, which for hot sleepers means you can cool the entire surface of your bed. You can also twist vents to go in different directions, put it in a vertical position for more targeted cooling and make use of the 180 degree oscillation.

“Absolutely love this fan. Exceeds my expectations. Would recommend to everyone,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon from November 2025. While it only had a handful of reviews on Amazon, all of them were for 5 stars when I checked.

It also has a 4.5-star average from over 240 customer reviews on the Shark website, where one customer summed it up by stating: “This fan is brilliant, low noise, very stylish and does a great job of keeping us cool, love the way you can direct the flow of air in different directions.”

Key features: 

• 10 speeds
• Innovative pivot design allows for vertical and horizontal air flow
• Ultra-quiet operation
• Powerful fan can create a breeze for up to 20 metres
• Each section of the fan can be pivoted to provide targeted airflow exactly where you need it

Also available at:

• $379 at Big W
• $499.99 at Amazon
• $399 at The Good Guys

Best for: Air distribution

This De’Longhi tower fan turns 360 degrees for even cooling and air distribution, making it great for family rooms or other shared spaces. It also has three fan speeds and three wind modes (natural, eco and temperature sensing) and timer settings for 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours.

“The best tower fan in this price range, it pushes allot of air with minimal noise, remote control and oscillates. Much better than pricey brands that are more a purifier than fan. We have two of these and Highly Recommend,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.5-star average from over 148 global ratings

Key features:

• 360-degree horizontal oscillation
• Sleep mode
• Three fan speeds
• Ease of use with remote
• Three wind modes

Also available at:

• $219 at The Good Guys

Best for: Cooling, purifying and heating

The Dyson Pure Hot+Cool purifying fan heater can help manage temperatures and indoor air quality throughout the year, removing 99.95 per cent of allergens and pollutants from the air. It uses Dyson’s Air Multiplier technology to draw in and particles, then releases a stream of cooling purified air when set to cool. In winter, it’s thermostatic control creates heating for your space – and it even reports on the air quality.

“Straight out of the box – sophisticated piece of intelligent equipment. Easy to operate with easy to read instructions. Quiet operation when set on high speed fan. Noticeable difference in air quality after a full day of use,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on Bing Lee, where it had a 4.7-star average from customers.

Key features:

• Dyson 360° Glass HEPA filter captures gases, odours, dust, household smoke and more
• Intelligently purifies, heats and cools you
• Jet Focus technology for personal or whole-room cooling and heating
• 10 speed settings, oscillation, timer and cooling mode

Also available at:

• $599 (was $749) at Dyson
• $599 at Appliances Online
• $688 at The Good Guys

Best for: Quiet and effective airflow

A best-seller on Amazon (it was ranked #2 for Desk Fans when I checked), this Philips fan has three speed settings and can be tilted up to 180 degrees for targeted cooling. It also has quiet operation of between 23-40dB and a compact design that’s ideal for a study or even a side-table.

“Great little product. Quiet and powerful,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.4-star average from over 60 global ratings.

“Great fan for the bedroom or study. Very quiet and does everything you need,” another customer on The Good Guys said.

Key features:

• 3 speed settings for flexible cooling
• Powerful airflow that can be felt from up to 25 m away
• 180° tiltable head
• Designed for quiet operation, with lowest noise level of just 23dB
• Compact and minimalist design
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $67 (usually $79) at The Good Guys
• $99 at David Jones
• $99 at Bing Lee

Best for: a budget fan

This small, USB-powered fan has three speeds, a low noise level of 30dB and can sit or hang for even more flexibility. It’s very small, but very popular at Amazon, where it has a 4.5-star average from over 680 global ratings.

“Handy little fan. Lightweight. 3 speeds. Needs to be plugged in to work. It comes with a fixed cord with a USB-C connection.
Used it all night in our caravan without any problems,” one Australian customer shared in a 5-star review.

Key features:

• Three speeds: low, medium and high
• Very compact: 15.5 x 14.6 x 6.6 cm
• 360 degree rotation
• USB-C powered
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Best for: a budget fan

This Shark fan has a rechargeable battery so you can use it plugged in or cordless, indoors or outdoors, with a misting function for even more refreshment. When Better Homes & Gardens Australia’s digital editor, Tahni Mesan, reviewed it, she used it in her home gym, while gardening and to keep her dog cool.

“This truly portable, battery-operated fan will be your best buddy whether you’re beating the heat in a small house, working out or soaking up the sunshine,” she said.

It also has a 4.7-star rating from over 520 customers on the Shark website.

“Really good during the summer both at home and on holiday,” one customer shared in a detailed 5-star review. “Used in the house as required but also used to keep an older dog cool in the summer heat.”

Key features:

• Flexible, indoor and outdoor fan with misting
• Compact and lightweight at under 2kg
• Up to 12 hours of battery
• Powerful fan settings with up to 20 metre range
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $299.99 at Amazon
• $198 at The Good Guys
• $197 at Woolworths Marketplace

Best for: keeping cool on the go

This best-selling fan on Amazon is a great option for keeping cool wherever you go. It has an anti-slip mat if you want to sit it at your desk, and a lanyard if you’re outside. I can imagine it would be especially great at festivals and sporting events, when the summer heat and crowds often have me wishing for a way to cool down.

“I bought this fan specifically for a trip to Bali. It’s a convenient size, it fits in my pocket (relaxed short pockets). It is quiet for a high powered fan,” one Australian customer shared in a detailed review on Amazon, where it has a 4.6-star average from over 8700 global ratings.

“It works well inside and outside while stationary, although not as well to cool you while you are walking during very humid weather. I would also use this for summer music festivals,” they added

Key features:

• Lightweight, handheld or desktop fan
• Five speed settings
• Anti-slip mat for desktop use and lanyard for portable use
• Rechargeable battery with 4-16 hours of run-time and quick USB charging
• High-performance motor and optimised air duct