Rainbow Beach 2024 Climate Summary
Rainbow Beach's weather tells a compelling story across the seasons. The temperature and rainfall patterns provide valuable insight into what to expect throughout the year.
Temperatures in Rainbow Beach range between 11.0°C in winter and 28.8°C in summer, a variation of 7.0°C across the year.
Dec brings the heaviest precipitation at 300mm, contrasting sharply with Sep's mere 32mm. The city receives 1507mm annually over approximately 183 rain days.
Compared to the Queensland average, Rainbow Beach is 1.9°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1507mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Rainbow Beach. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Rainbow Beach's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Rainbow Beach's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Rainbow Beach reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 25.2°C, while the average minimum is 18.3°C. This 6.9°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Rainbow Beach showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1507mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7 | 23.7 | 276 | 25 | 22.0 | 71% |
| February | 28.8 | 23.1 | 92 | 15 | 22.7 | 62% |
| March | 26.8 | 22.1 | 246 | 27 | 17.4 | 65% |
| April | 25.3 | 19.1 | 104 | 15 | 15.8 | 62% |
| May | 22.9 | 16.7 | 48 | 13 | 13.6 | 61% |
| June | 21.3 | 11.0 | 32 | 5 | 13.0 | 50% |
| July | 20.2 | 12.2 | 56 | 11 | 12.5 | 53% |
| August | 23.1 | 15.0 | 106 | 10 | 15.8 | 60% |
| September | 24.3 | 15.7 | 32 | 9 | 19.5 | 52% |
| October | 25.5 | 18.3 | 88 | 17 | 22.6 | 56% |
| November | 27.6 | 20.8 | 128 | 18 | 22.7 | 60% |
| December | 28.1 | 21.5 | 300 | 18 | 23.1 | 61% |