Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Brisbane features a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (52 °F) and 17 °C (63 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 3 °C (38 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (96 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 532 mm (20.9 inches) and receives 51 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Brisbane enjoys an average of 3285 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 35 minutes to 14 hours 42 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Brisbane are August, September and October, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 16 to 17 °C (60 - 63 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 11 °C (52 - 52 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Brisbane experiences 4 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
Mean maximum | 17°C (63°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
Average high | 13°C (56°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
Average low | 9°C (48°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
Mean minimum | 5°C (41°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
Minimum | 3°C (38°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
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Brisbane usually has the most precipitation in January, February and December, with an average of 9 rainy days and 103 mm (4.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Brisbane are July, August and September. On average, 2 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 106 (4.2) | 109 (4.3) | 78 (3.1) | 35 (1.4) | 20 (0.8) | 3 (0.1) | 3 (0.1) | 2 (0.1) | 2 (0.1) | 30 (1.2) | 50 (2.0) | 95 (3.7) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Brisbane are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 22 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Brisbane: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 10 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 151 | 215 | 262 | 296 | 341 | 355 | 349 | 319 | 298 | 275 | 224 | 194 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 53m | 10h 48m | 11h 59m | 13h 11m | 14h 12m | 14h 42m | 14h 26m | 13h 31m | 12h 22m | 11h 9m | 10h 7m | 9h 35m |
Brisbane experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Brisbane UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Brisbane. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Brisbane's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.