Best Time to Visit Brisbane

Best time to visit
All year
Subtropical — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout year

Brisbane is best visited All year, when skies are clearer and temperatures are warm without being extreme.

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Brisbane — Monthly Temperatures

0°C32°F10°C50°F20°C68°F30°C86°FJan: 20.4–28.9°CJan28.9°Feb: 20.0–28.7°CFeb28.7°Mar: 19.2–28.0°CMar28.0°Apr: 16.1–25.9°CApr25.9°May: 13.3–22.6°CMay22.6°Jun: 10.5–20.9°CJun20.9°Jul: 10.2–20.5°CJul20.5°Aug: 10.7–22.4°CAug22.4°Sep: 12.8–24.5°CSep24.5°Oct: 15.6–26.6°COct26.6°Nov: 17.2–27.3°CNov27.3°Dec: 19.3–28.8°CDec28.8°

Average daily high and low temperatures (°C/°F). Bars show the daily range each month.

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Brisbane Weather Month by Month

MonthHighLowRainSun/dayRainy daysRating
January Best 28.9°C 20.4°C 126.9mm 11.3h 18
9/10
February Best 28.7°C 20.0°C 278.9mm 10.0h 16
8/10
March Best 28.0°C 19.2°C 203.5mm 9.8h 14
8/10
April Best 25.9°C 16.1°C 49.9mm 10.1h 8
10/10
May Best 22.6°C 13.3°C 116.1mm 8.6h 8
9/10
June Best 20.9°C 10.5°C 25.8mm 9.2h 6
10/10
July Best 20.5°C 10.2°C 57.6mm 8.5h 7
10/10
August Best 22.4°C 10.7°C 29.8mm 10.0h 4
10/10
September Best 24.5°C 12.8°C 58.3mm 10.5h 7
10/10
October Best 26.6°C 15.6°C 119.9mm 10.7h 10
9/10
November Best 27.3°C 17.2°C 116.1mm 11.0h 12
9/10
December Best 28.8°C 19.3°C 140.5mm 11.4h 14
9/10

Brisbane Climate

Brisbane has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Check the annual climate overview for Brisbane for the full year picture, or read the dedicated Brisbane rainy season guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best month to visit Brisbane?

The best month to visit Brisbane is January, when temperatures average 28.9°C and conditions score 9/10 for comfort.

What is the weather like in Brisbane in January?

January in Brisbane is hot, with average highs of 28.9°C and lows of 20.4°C. It is fairly wet (18 rainy days on average), with roughly 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Weather-wise, this is one of the most reliable months to travel.

When is rainy season in Brisbane?

Rainy season in Brisbane runs January, February, March, May, October, November, December. Expect heavy downpours and high humidity. Full rainy season guide →

Is Brisbane good to visit in winter?

Yes — winter (June, July, August) averages 20.5°C highs with a 10/10 comfort rating, making it a solid time to visit.

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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.