Brisbane, Australia experiences average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Brisbane, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Brisbane, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
8.2/10
Best: April, May, August, September, November
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 25°C / 17°C
Feels Like 26°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 85 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 74%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 16°C
Hottest Month
29°C
January
Avg Low22°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
11°C
July
Avg High20°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
5days
August
Avg High22°C
Avg Low12°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
November (Gusts 40)
Sea Temperature
17°C – 28°C
Warmest water: February (
27.6°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:37
Daylight 10.4h
Sunset 17:02
Live conditions—
Brisbane on the map · live conditions
Brisbane, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Brisbane
- Population
- 2.8M
- Coordinates
- -27.47°, 153.03°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 26°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 11 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 22°C . Feb: 29°C / 22°C . Mar: 27°C / 21°C . Apr: 25°C / 18°C . May: 23°C / 14°C . Jun: 20°C / 11°C . Jul: 20°C / 11°C . Aug: 22°C / 12°C . Sep: 25°C / 14°C . Oct: 26°C / 17°C . Nov: 28°C / 19°C . Dec: 29°C / 21°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 102 mm. Feb: 144 mm. Mar: 201 mm. Apr: 56 mm. May: 64 mm. Jun: 42 mm. Jul: 38 mm. Aug: 32 mm. Sep: 36 mm. Oct: 110 mm. Nov: 95 mm. Dec: 104 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 76%. May: 75%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 69%. Sep: 68%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 27°C . Feb: 28°C . Mar: 26°C . Apr: 24°C . May: 21°C . Jun: 18°C . Jul: 17°C . Aug: 18°C . Sep: 21°C . Oct: 24°C . Nov: 25°C . Dec: 27°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 4. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 55 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Dec 2025 · 29°C | Jan · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 10°C | Jul · 11°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 620 mm | Mar · 201 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 18 km/h | Nov · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Wet April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 22°C | 33°C / 25°C | 12days (102 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 22°C | 32°C / 24°C | 12days (144 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 21°C | 30°C / 23°C | 17days (201 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 80% Humid | 6.2 High | Wet | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 18°C | 26°C / 18°C | 8days (56 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 76% Humid | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 14°C | 22°C / 14°C | 8days (64 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 75% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 10°C | 6days (42 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| July | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 6days (38 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 22°C / 12°C | 21°C / 10°C | 5days (32 mm) Good | 9.5h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 6days (36 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 26°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 11days (110 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (95 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 29°C / 21°C | 32°C / 23°C | 11days (104 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Brisbane are April, May, August, September, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Brisbane, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Brisbane is January, with average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Brisbane is July, with average overnight lows of 11°C (51°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Brisbane is March, averaging 201mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Brisbane runs through March, January, February, October, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Brisbane.
Brisbane receives approximately 118 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Brisbane.
The least favorable months to visit Brisbane are January, February, March, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, August, September, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Brisbane is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Brisbane is 74%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in January, February, March, April, October, November, December average 26°C (79°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Brisbane are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is November with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 40 km/h / 25 mph).
Brisbane averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 44%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Brisbane is 16°C (61°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Brisbane has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Brisbane ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 26°C (79°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Brisbane. It earns a climate score of 7.7/10 with Good.
For June in Brisbane, pack Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (69°F) and 6 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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