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Brisbane, subtropical metropolis — South Bank, koalas and gateway to the Gold Coast.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -27.47°N 153.03°E
NovemberBest month
28°COptimal temperature
38%Rainy days

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

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.

Brisbane weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January21°C30°C50%4.112.9h7.6/10
🌤️ February21°C29°C45%5.912.0h7.8/10
🌤️ March20°C28°C54%6.411.6h7.7/10
🌤️ April16°C26°C29%1.910.8h8.2/10
🌤️ May14°C23°C25%2.410.2h7.9/10
🌤️ June11°C21°C21%1.410.0h7.7/10
🌤️ July10°C21°C19%1.410.0h7.7/10
🌤️ August11°C22°C17%1.010.5h8.0/10
🌤️ September13°C24°C21%1.511.4h8.3/10
🌤️ October16°C26°C34%3.812.0h8.1/10
🌤️ November18°C28°C38%3.813.0h8.4/10
🌤️ December20°C29°C40%3.813.0h8.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

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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Frequently asked questions

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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