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.
Temperatures in Sunshine Coast range between 10.3°C in winter and 28.8°C in summer, a variation of 6.8°C across the year.
Rainfall patterns show Jan as the wettest month with 425mm, while Jun receives just 16mm. Annual rainfall totals 1862mm, spread across an average of 192 rain days.
Sunshine Coast runs 2.0°C cooler than the Queensland average. The 1862mm annual rainfall aligns closely with regional 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% |