Sunshine Coast 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Sunshine Coast's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 10.3°C up to 28.8°C, with a notable 6.8°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Jan brings the heaviest precipitation at 425mm, contrasting sharply with Jun's mere 16mm. The city receives 1862mm annually over approximately 192 rain days.
Compared to the Queensland average, Sunshine Coast is 2.0°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 1862mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Sunshine Coast. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Sunshine Coast'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 Sunshine Coast's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Sunshine Coast reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 25.1°C, while the average minimum is 16.9°C. This 8.2°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Sunshine Coast showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 1862mm, 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 | 28.4 | 22.2 | 425 | 26 | 19.6 | 70% |
| February | 28.8 | 21.4 | 191 | 17 | 22.2 | 62% |
| March | 26.5 | 20.2 | 246 | 28 | 16.8 | 66% |
| April | 25.0 | 17.4 | 133 | 16 | 15.8 | 63% |
| May | 22.4 | 14.8 | 62 | 16 | 13.0 | 63% |
| June | 21.4 | 10.3 | 16 | 3 | 13.2 | 46% |
| July | 19.9 | 10.4 | 68 | 12 | 12.5 | 53% |
| August | 23.4 | 13.6 | 85 | 10 | 15.5 | 57% |
| September | 24.6 | 14.5 | 47 | 7 | 19.8 | 50% |
| October | 25.6 | 16.8 | 105 | 16 | 21.7 | 54% |
| November | 27.1 | 19.8 | 209 | 21 | 21.7 | 62% |
| December | 27.9 | 20.9 | 275 | 20 | 22.8 | 63% |