Brisbane Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Brisbane's warmest month in 2024 was January, averaging 29.4 degrees. That gives Brisbane an annual average daytime high of 25.7 degrees, 1.4 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 29.4 degrees in January and bottom out with overnight lows of 9.9 degrees in July. That is a 19.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 16.0 degrees across the year, 2.5 degrees colder than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,581mm across 152 rain days, 17 percent wetter than the Queensland average. The wettest month is November at 290mm, and June is the driest at 18mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (November) gets over 16 times as much rain as the driest (June).
By our reckoning, August (9.8/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (4.4/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to August if you're picking the best time to visit Brisbane.
Monthly Comfort Score
Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine. How we calculate it
Annual Comfort Score: 7.2/10 - Ranked #29 of 213 Australian cities (national avg 6.2, QLD avg 6.7)
Seasonal Overview
| Season | Avg Max °C | Avg Min °C | Total Rain mm | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | 29.3 | 21.1 | 640 | 5.1 |
| Autumn | 25.1 | 16.5 | 347 | 7.5 |
| Winter | 21.9 | 10.8 | 112 | 8.5 |
| Spring | 26.6 | 15.8 | 482 | 7.8 |
Monthly Climate Averages
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % | Comfort |
|---|
Weather by Month
Detailed climate data, packing advice, and what to expect for each month in Brisbane.
29.4°C, 268mm rain February
29.2°C, 130mm rain March
27.0°C, 175mm rain April
25.6°C, 137mm rain May
22.6°C, 34mm rain June
21.5°C, 18mm rain July
20.1°C, 31mm rain August
24.2°C, 63mm rain September
25.7°C, 81mm rain October
26.4°C, 111mm rain November
27.8°C, 290mm rain December
29.3°C, 242mm rain
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