Mooloolaba, Australia experiences average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Mooloolaba, Australia Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mooloolaba, Australia. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
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, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 24°C / 18°C
Feels Like 26°C / 19°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 91 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 17°C
Hottest Month
28°C
January
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 14 days
Coldest Month
13°C
July
Avg High 20°C
Rain 7 days
Driest Month
5 days
August
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 14°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
February (Gusts 41)
Sea Temperature
20°C – 27°C
Warmest water: February (
27.3°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:34
Daylight 10.5h
Sunset 17:02
Live conditions —
Mooloolaba on the map · live conditions
Mooloolaba, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Mooloolaba
- Population
- 9.5K
- Coordinates
- -26.68°, 153.12°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 9 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 14 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 28°C / 22°C . Feb: 27°C / 22°C . Mar: 26°C / 22°C . Apr: 24°C / 19°C . May: 22°C / 16°C . Jun: 20°C / 14°C . Jul: 20°C / 13°C . Aug: 21°C / 14°C . Sep: 23°C / 16°C . Oct: 25°C / 18°C . Nov: 26°C / 20°C . Dec: 28°C / 22°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 121 mm. Feb: 140 mm. Mar: 178 mm. Apr: 75 mm. May: 81 mm. Jun: 51 mm. Jul: 46 mm. Aug: 32 mm. Sep: 38 mm. Oct: 117 mm. Nov: 100 mm. Dec: 118 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 77%. May: 76%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 69%. Sep: 70%. Oct: 75%. Nov: 73%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 9h. Jun: 9h. Jul: 9h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 27°C . Feb: 27°C . Mar: 26°C . Apr: 25°C . May: 23°C . Jun: 21°C . Jul: 21°C . Aug: 20°C . Sep: 22°C . Oct: 23°C . Nov: 24°C . Dec: 25°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 4. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 8. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h 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 18 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Nov 2025 · 28°C | Jan · 28°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 13°C | Jul · 13°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 238 mm | Mar · 178 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 17 km/h | Feb · 16 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 best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 22°C | 31°C / 25°C | 14days (121 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 27°C / 22°C | 31°C / 25°C | 15days (140 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 78% Humid | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 26°C / 22°C | 30°C / 24°C | 19days (178 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 81% Humid | 6.5 High | Wet | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 19°C | 26°C / 20°C | 13days (75 mm) Wet | 9.7h Good | 77% Humid | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 16°C | 22°C / 16°C | 11days (81 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 76% Humid | 4.7 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 20°C / 14°C | 19°C / 13°C | 7days (51 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| July | 20°C / 13°C | 19°C / 12°C | 7days (46 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| August best | 21°C / 14°C | 21°C / 13°C | 5days (32 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 16°C | 24°C / 16°C | 6days (38 mm) Good | 10.2h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 25°C / 18°C | 27°C / 19°C | 10days (117 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 26°C / 20°C | 29°C / 21°C | 12days (100 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 28°C / 22°C | 31°C / 24°C | 12days (118 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mooloolaba are April, May, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mooloolaba, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mooloolaba is January, with average daytime highs of 28°C (82°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mooloolaba is July, with average overnight lows of 13°C (55°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mooloolaba is March, averaging 178mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mooloolaba runs through March, February, January, April, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Mooloolaba.
Mooloolaba receives approximately 119 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is December with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Mooloolaba.
The least favorable months to visit Mooloolaba are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider April, May, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Mooloolaba is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mooloolaba is 75%, 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, May, October, November, December average 25°C (77°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Average wind speeds in Mooloolaba are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 25 mph).
Mooloolaba averages 7 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 46%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Mooloolaba is 17°C (63°F), which feels noticeably humid. Summer months may feel slightly sticky, but conditions remain manageable for most people.
Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba ranges from 19°C (66°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 Mooloolaba. It earns a climate score of 8/10 with Good.
For June in Mooloolaba, pack Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (68°F) and 7 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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