Rainbow Beach Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Rainbow Beach's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 28.8 degrees. That gives Rainbow Beach an annual average daytime high of 25.2 degrees, 1.9 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.8 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 11.0 degrees in June. That is a 17.8 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 18.3 degrees across the year, in line with the Queensland baseline.
Annual rainfall totals 1,507mm across 183 rain days, close to the Queensland average. The wettest month is December at 300mm, and September is the driest at 32mm.
Rainfall varies dramatically through the year. The wettest month (December) gets over 9 times as much rain as the driest (September).
By our reckoning, September (10.0/10) is when the weather is at its finest, while January (4.8/10) is the toughest month to be outdoors.
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: 7.4/10 - Ranked #19 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 | 28.5 | 22.8 | 668 | 5.7 |
| Autumn | 25.0 | 19.3 | 397 | 7.5 |
| Winter | 21.5 | 12.7 | 194 | 7.9 |
| Spring | 25.8 | 18.3 | 248 | 8.6 |
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 Rainbow Beach.
28.7°C, 276mm rain February
28.8°C, 92mm rain March
26.8°C, 246mm rain April
25.3°C, 104mm rain May
22.9°C, 48mm rain June
21.3°C, 32mm rain July
20.2°C, 56mm rain August
23.1°C, 106mm rain September
24.3°C, 32mm rain October
25.5°C, 88mm rain November
27.6°C, 128mm rain December
28.1°C, 300mm rain
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