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Brisbane, Australia · Temperate oceanic

Brisbane: best months to visit

November (8.7/10) · January (5.8/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 27.47°S · 153.03°E
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November
Depends on your goals
8.7/10
☀️ Nov
Top score (8.7/10)
🌤️ Sep
Alt. (8.6/10)
Jan
Plus rude (5.8/10)
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
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Decide

When to visit Brisbane?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Brisbane, November and September clearly stand out. January concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 November · 8.7 September · 8.6 October · 8.6 April · 8.5 ⚠️ January · 5.8
5.8
Jan
8.4
Feb
8.4
Mar
8.5
Apr
8.2
May
7.9
Jun
8.1
Jul
8.4
Aug
8.6
Sep
8.6
Oct
8.7
Nov
8.5
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Brisbane offers 11 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.7 in November vs 5.8 in January.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 11 comfortable months (Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →21°C30°C28%4.1mm8.6h5.8/10Decent period
☀️ February →21°C29°C34%5.9mm8.3h8.4/10Best period
☀️ March →20°C28°C31%6.4mm7.5h8.4/10Best period
☀️ April →16°C26°C23%1.9mm7.9h8.5/10Best period
☀️ May →14°C23°C19%2.4mm7.7h8.2/10Best period
☀️ June →11°C21°C20%1.4mm6.6h7.9/10Best period
☀️ July →10°C21°C13%1.4mm7.7h8.1/10Best period
☀️ August →11°C22°C12%1.0mm8.7h8.4/10Best period
☀️ September →13°C24°C13%1.5mm8.9h8.6/10Best period
☀️ October →16°C26°C23%3.8mm8.7h8.6/10Best period
☀️ November →18°C28°C26%3.8mm9.1h8.7/10Best period
☀️ December →20°C29°C29%3.8mm8.5h8.5/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Feb → Dec
Good transition
Jan
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (November)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
7.7 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
16°C · Pleasant
☔ Rain
26% · 3.8 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
9.1h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Brisbane

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min14°16°18°20°22°24°26°28°201620172018201920202021202220232024202526.6° — decade peak (2019)+-0.44°C / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏖️ Beaches: Jun-Sept🌊 Swell: Sept-Mar🚤 Water activities
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Australia

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyAustralian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 21°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 34%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Location

Where is Brisbane ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.7 → 5.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
27.47°S · 153.03°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Brisbane?
November is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 9.1h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of November & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Brisbane get in November?
Brisbane averages 9.1 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Brisbane?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Brisbane in November?
In November, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Brisbane good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Brisbane scores 7.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Brisbane?
January is the most difficult month to visit Brisbane, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.