In general the best time to visit Brisbane is probably September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, February, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +28°C in December and it has 5 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, May with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Brisbane in different months
This is the average weather in Brisbane for each month based on historic data:
In September the weather is great. There are an average of 15 sunny days in September and the temperature ranges from +14°C to +23°C.
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +28°C during January.
Climate in Brisbane
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Brisbane for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+37°C
+39°C
+36°C
+32°C
+30°C
+28°C
+29°C
+32°C
+34°C
+35°C
+36°C
+39°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+27°C
+25°C
+23°C
+20°C
+20°C
+21°C
+23°C
+25°C
+26°C
+28°C
Minimum Temperature
+17°C
+16°C
+11°C
+9°C
+4°C
+4°C
+3°C
+2°C
+7°C
+9°C
+11°C
+15°C
Avg. water temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
+26°C
+25°C
+24°C
+22°C
+22°C
+22°C
+24°C
+26°C
+27°C
Humidity, %
72
73
74
73
73
71
69
66
67
68
69
71
Rain, mm
120
136
102
68
74
53
40
37
37
77
95
118
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Sunny Days
4
4
5
8
12
14
17
18
15
10
6
5
Cloud Days
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
6
6
6
Rainy Days
18
18
19
16
13
11
9
9
9
12
13
15
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Brisbane during the whole year:
The hottest month in Brisbane is December with average maximum temperature going up to +28°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +12°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Brisbane during the whole year:
Brisbane achieves its warmest water temperature in February, where the average sea temperature goes up to +27°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +21°C in average.
When can you swim in Brisbane?
You can swim in Brisbane from January to December:
In January - April the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
In May - November the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Brisbane looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Brisbane is March with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Brisbane during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 18 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is February with approximately 18 rainy days and 136 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Brisbane:
What is the hottest month in Brisbane?
The hottest month in Brisbane is December with average maximum temperature of +28°C.
What is the coldest month in Brisbane?
The coldest month in Brisbane is June with minimum temperatures of +12°C.
Is Brisbane worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Brisbane in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is December with +28°C and 5 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Brisbane?
if you're looking to visit Brisbane when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for February, January, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being August with only 37 mm of rain.
Other cities in Australia
Check out the weather for other cities in Australia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Brisbane, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.