Caloundra Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Caloundra's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 28.5 degrees. That gives Caloundra an annual average daytime high of 25.1 degrees, 2.0 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.5 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 11.0 degrees in June. That is a 17.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 17.2 degrees across the year, 1.3 degrees colder than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,859mm across 198 rain days, 38 percent wetter than the Queensland average. The wettest month is January at 376mm, and June is the driest at 20mm.
There is a pronounced wet-dry split here. January receives 376mm while June gets just 20mm, so the contrast between seasons is stark.
Our Comfort Score puts September on top at 10.0/10 and January at the bottom with 4.8/10. That's the best and worst months for pleasant weather.
Keep scrolling for the detailed monthly data, or head straight to September for the peak-comfort window.
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 #31 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 | 28.3 | 21.7 | 828 | 5.3 |
| Autumn | 24.6 | 17.7 | 482 | 7.0 |
| Winter | 21.7 | 12.0 | 191 | 8.1 |
| Spring | 25.8 | 17.2 | 357 | 8.4 |
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 Caloundra.
28.4°C, 376mm rain February
28.5°C, 208mm rain March
26.5°C, 253mm rain April
25.1°C, 155mm rain May
22.3°C, 74mm rain June
21.6°C, 20mm rain July
20.1°C, 70mm rain August
23.3°C, 102mm rain September
24.7°C, 31mm rain October
25.6°C, 96mm rain November
27.1°C, 230mm rain December
28.0°C, 245mm rain
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