Climate in Brisbane — Annual Weather Overview
Brisbane has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. The hottest month is January (average high 28.9°C) and the coolest is July (20.5°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 8.4°C between January and July. Annual rainfall totals around 1323mm. February is the wettest month at 278.9mm, while June averages just 25.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.1 hours.
**Spring (September, October, November):** average highs 26.1°C, 294mm rain. **Summer (December, January, February):** average highs 28.8°C, 546mm rain. **Autumn (March, April, May):** average highs 25.5°C, 370mm rain. **Winter (June, July, August):** average highs 21.3°C, 113mm rain.
Brisbane — Monthly Temperatures
Brisbane — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Brisbane stays reasonable all year.
Brisbane weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.9°C | 20.4°C | 126.9mm | 11.3h | 18 | 9/10 |
| February | 28.7°C | 20.0°C | 278.9mm | 10.0h | 16 | 8/10 |
| March | 28.0°C | 19.2°C | 203.5mm | 9.8h | 14 | 8/10 |
| April | 25.9°C | 16.1°C | 49.9mm | 10.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.6°C | 13.3°C | 116.1mm | 8.6h | 8 | 9/10 |
| June | 20.9°C | 10.5°C | 25.8mm | 9.2h | 6 | 10/10 |
| July | 20.5°C | 10.2°C | 57.6mm | 8.5h | 7 | 10/10 |
| August | 22.4°C | 10.7°C | 29.8mm | 10.0h | 4 | 10/10 |
| September | 24.5°C | 12.8°C | 58.3mm | 10.5h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 26.6°C | 15.6°C | 119.9mm | 10.7h | 10 | 9/10 |
| November | 27.3°C | 17.2°C | 116.1mm | 11.0h | 12 | 9/10 |
| December | 28.8°C | 19.3°C | 140.5mm | 11.4h | 14 | 9/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Brisbane and the Brisbane rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Brisbane have?
Brisbane has a subtropical climate — hot summers, mild winters, rainfall spread throughout the year. Average highs range from 20.5°C in July to 28.9°C in January.
What is the hottest month in Brisbane?
January is the hottest month in Brisbane, with average highs of 28.9°C and lows of 20.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Brisbane?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 20.5°C and lows of 10.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Brisbane?
February is the wettest month, averaging 278.9mm of rainfall over around 16 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Brisbane?
Rainy season in Brisbane runs May and October to March, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Brisbane get per year?
Brisbane receives around 1323mm of rain per year. The driest month is June (25.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
The best time to visit Brisbane is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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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.