Sunshine Coast Weather and Climate
Climate Snapshot
Sunshine Coast's warmest month in 2024 was February, averaging 28.8 degrees. That gives Sunshine Coast an annual average daytime high of 25.1 degrees, 2.0 degrees cooler than the Queensland mean.
Daytime highs peak at 28.8 degrees in February and bottom out with overnight lows of 10.3 degrees in June. That is a 18.5 degree spread from hottest afternoon to coldest night. Overnight minimums average 16.9 degrees across the year, 1.6 degrees colder than the Queensland average of 18.5.
Annual rainfall totals 1,862mm across 192 rain days, 38 percent wetter than the Queensland average. The wettest month is January at 425mm, and June is the driest at 16mm.
Most of the rain falls in the warmer months, giving you those classic summer afternoon storms.
When we crunch the numbers on temperature, humidity, UV, and rainfall, September comes out as the sweet spot with a Comfort Score of 10.0 out of 10. January sits at the other end at 4.8.
Scroll down for the full month-by-month breakdown, or jump straight to September if you're picking the best time to visit Sunshine Coast.
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: 7.3/10 - Ranked #21 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 | 28.4 | 21.5 | 892 | 5.4 |
| Autumn | 24.6 | 17.5 | 441 | 7.3 |
| Winter | 21.6 | 11.4 | 170 | 8.0 |
| Spring | 25.8 | 17.0 | 360 | 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 Sunshine Coast.
28.4°C, 425mm rain February
28.8°C, 191mm rain March
26.5°C, 246mm rain April
25.0°C, 133mm rain May
22.4°C, 62mm rain June
21.4°C, 16mm rain July
19.9°C, 68mm rain August
23.4°C, 85mm rain September
24.6°C, 47mm rain October
25.6°C, 105mm rain November
27.1°C, 209mm rain December
27.9°C, 275mm rain
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