Australia · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Brisbane are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Brisbane sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 31°C, and its coolest in June (around 22°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 920mm — February is typically the wettest month (~139mm) and July the driest (~26mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from December to February — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 21°C | 119mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 30° / 21°C | 139mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 29° / 19°C | 104mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 27° / 15°C | 52mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 12°C | 77mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 22° / 10°C | 57mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 22° / 8°C | 26mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 23° / 8°C | 35mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 26° / 12°C | 28mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 27° / 15°C | 71mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 29° / 18°C | 90mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 30° / 19°C | 122mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Brisbane is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 119mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Brisbane is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 139mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Brisbane is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 104mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
April in Brisbane is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (60°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
May in Brisbane is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 77mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Brisbane is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 57mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Brisbane is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Brisbane is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Brisbane is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 28mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Brisbane is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 71mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
November in Brisbane is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 90mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Brisbane is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 122mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket