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Sunshine Coast

QLD, Australia · Monthly Weather Guide

Timing your visit to Sunshine Coast carefully can dramatically improve your experience. We recommend visiting Sunshine Coast during February, September, October, November and December:

During these months, the mercury stays in a comfortable zone, precipitation is scarce, and daylight hours and solar strength are optimal. Temperature averages hover around 22.7°C, which is ideal for outdoor activities.

July is when you'll face the toughest conditions. Avoid July unless you enjoy cold temperatures keep you indoors.

Across the full year, Sunshine Coast records 1862mm of rainfall. The climate varies significantly from season to season, so choosing your visit dates based on the weather you prefer will make a real difference to your experience.

Use the month-by-month breakdown below to find the perfect window for your Sunshine Coast visit.

Best Months to Visit

Best Time
February, September, October, November and December
Highest comfort scores
Best Month
February 7.6/10
Peak visiting conditions
Avoid
July
Lowest comfort scores
Annual Rainfall
1862mm
Total across all months

Month-by-Month Comfort Scores

Our Comfort Score rates each month from 1 (tough) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, UV, and sunshine.

Monthly Climate Data

Month Max °C Min °C Rain mm Rain Days Solar MJ Humidity % Comfort

Seasonal Breakdown

Summer (Dec-Feb)
21.5°C to 28.4°C
Rainfall: 892mm | Average: 24.9°C
Autumn (Mar-May)
17.5°C to 24.6°C
Rainfall: 441mm | Average: 21.1°C
Winter (Jun-Aug)
11.4°C to 21.6°C
Rainfall: 170mm | Average: 16.5°C
Spring (Sep-Nov)
17.0°C to 25.8°C
Rainfall: 360mm | Average: 21.4°C

What to Pack

Based on Sunshine Coast's best visiting months, here's what we recommend bringing:

Light clothing, SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses are non-negotiable.

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