When is the best time to go to Brisbane
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Brisbane, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Brisbane
Brisbane weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Brisbane are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 168mm | 8.8hrs | 14.5hrs |
Hot and wet weather often prevails in Brisbane during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brisbane for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Brisbane and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Brisbane with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 176mm | 8hrs | 13.8hrs |
February in Brisbane is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brisbane for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Brisbane and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Brisbane with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
Brisbane weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 143mm | 7.9hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Brisbane is characteristically hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brisbane for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Brisbane and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Brisbane with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 94mm | 7.6hrs | 12.3hrs |
Brisbane's weather in April is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brisbane.
April is in the fall / autumn in Brisbane and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Brisbane with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 93mm | 6.9hrs | 11.6hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Brisbane and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brisbane.
May is in the fall / autumn in Brisbane and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Brisbane with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 69mm | 7.7hrs | 14.5hrs |
June in Brisbane is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brisbane.
June is in the winter in Brisbane and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Brisbane with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 66mm | 7.9hrs | 13.8hrs |
July in Brisbane is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Brisbane.
July is in the winter in Brisbane and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Brisbane with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 43mm | 8.9hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Brisbane is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brisbane, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Brisbane and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Brisbane with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 33mm | 9.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
Brisbane's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Brisbane, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Brisbane and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Brisbane with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Brisbane weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 93mm | 8.9hrs | 11.6hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Brisbane and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Brisbane, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Brisbane and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Brisbane with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 100mm | 8.9hrs | 14.5hrs |
The weather in November in Brisbane is characteristically warm and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brisbane for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Brisbane and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Brisbane with around 100mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Brisbane weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 130mm | 9.1hrs | 13.8hrs |
December in Brisbane is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Brisbane for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Brisbane and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Brisbane with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Brisbane weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 29°C 84.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 33mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
| Wettest month: | February | 176mm 6.9ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 26.6°C 79.9°F |
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