Quick decision
When to visit Brisbane?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
18°C–28°C in November
🌧 Least rain
38% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
January (50%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryYear-round — world's oldest koala sanctuary.
Gold Coast & Sunshine CoastSep–May — surfing, golden beaches, 1h from Brisbane.
South Bank ParklandsYear-round — man-made beach, QAGOMA galleries, restaurants.
Eat Street NorthshoreFri–Sun year-round — night market, world cuisine, atmosphere.
Monthly climate data
Brisbane weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 21°C | 30°C | 50% | 4.1 | 12.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 21°C | 29°C | 45% | 5.9 | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 20°C | 28°C | 54% | 6.4 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 16°C | 26°C | 29% | 1.9 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 14°C | 23°C | 25% | 2.4 | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 21°C | 21% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 10°C | 21°C | 19% | 1.4 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 11°C | 22°C | 17% | 1.0 | 10.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.5 | 11.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 3.8 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 18°C | 28°C | 38% | 3.8 | 13.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 20°C | 29°C | 40% | 3.8 | 13.0h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 36% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 21°C, 19% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 31% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°C, 45% rainy days, 12.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 38% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 50% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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