Brisbane, Australia Weather

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59°
Overcast Feels like 56° · High 73° / Low 59°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
75%
0 Low
Updated 11 min ago

Brisbane hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 73°F (23°C) is about 3°F (2°C) below the typical September high of 76°F (25°C).

Now
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5:41 PM
Sunset
6 PM
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5 AM
5:43 AM
Sunrise
6 AM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
56°
Wind
6 mph
S · gusts 12 mph
Humidity
75%
Pressure
30.12 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
7% chance today

Brisbane weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)

Tomorrow in Brisbane looks sunny, with a high of 74° and an overnight low of 53°. Rain is unlikely (2% chance). Winds top out near 15 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).

High / Low
74° / 53°
Precipitation
2%
Sunrise / sunset
05:43 AM / 05:41 PM

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Brisbane 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 73° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Thu, Sep 17 Thursday
Sunny
High 74° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Fri, Sep 18 Friday
Sunny
High 76° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Sat, Sep 19 Saturday
Sunny
High 88° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Sep 20 Sunday
Sunny
High 82° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Mon, Sep 21 Monday
Sunny
High 88° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Tue, Sep 22 Tuesday
Sunny
High 83° Low 63°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Wed, Sep 23 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 71° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Thu, Sep 24 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 70° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Fri, Sep 25 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 66° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 80%
Sat, Sep 26 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 71° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Sun, Sep 27 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 66° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Mon, Sep 28 Monday
Light rain shower
High 68° Low 59°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Tue, Sep 29 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 74° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 36%

About the weather in Brisbane

Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate. Average highs run from 69°F (21°C) in July to 85°F (29°C) in January, and the city records roughly 117 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Brisbane weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: January - highs near 85°F (29°C)
  • Coldest month: July - highs near 69°F (21°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (41°C) high · 41°F (5°C) low
  • Wettest month: February (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: December (11.7 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: humid subtropical
  • Annual swing: 10°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Average humidity: 74%

Temperatures through the year

December is the brightest month at 11.7 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.3 - sunnier than roughly 75% of the cities we track. July sits at the other end of the year: 69°F (21°C) by day, 51°F (10°C) at night. Warmth peaks in January: highs of 85°F (29°C), lows of 70°F (21°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 107°F (41°C) and the lowest daily minimum 41°F (5°C). Between the average January and the average July lie 10°C, a narrower spread than about 76% of the cities we track.

Rain, sun and snow

Precipitation concentrates in February - 7.0 inches (177 mm) on 13 days - and thins out by August. Seven of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through October.

Season by season

Spring (September through November)

Spring in Brisbane brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 79°F (26°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.

Summer (December through February)

Summer runs hot here - highs near 84°F (29°C), nights near 69°F (20°C), and rain falls on around 41 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.1 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.

Fall (March through May)

Fall is mild and warm here - highs near 78°F (26°C), nights near 62°F (17°C), and rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days.

Winter (June through August)

Winter is pleasantly warm here - highs near 71°F (21°C), nights near 51°F (11°C), and rain comes on about 17 days over the three months.

Average temperatures in Brisbane by month

Monthly averages for Brisbane based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 85° 70° 16 5.2 in 11.4 h/day 77%
February 84° 69° 13 7.0 in 10.3 h/day 77%
March 83° 68° 16 5.8 in 10.0 h/day 80%
April 78° 62° 8 2.3 in 10.2 h/day 76%
May 74° 57° 7 2.8 in 9.2 h/day 75%
June 70° 52° 6 1.7 in 9.0 h/day 74%
July 69° 51° 6 1.5 in 8.9 h/day 72%
August 73° 52° 5 1.2 in 10.0 h/day 69%
September 76° 56° 7 1.9 in 10.7 h/day 70%
October 79° 60° 10 4.4 in 10.7 h/day 74%
November 82° 64° 11 4.0 in 11.4 h/day 71%
December 84° 68° 12 4.6 in 11.7 h/day 74%

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Common questions

Does it snow in Brisbane?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Brisbane shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the rainiest month in Brisbane?
February, at 7.0 inches (177 mm) over about 13 days. August is the driest month, at 1.2 inches (31 mm).
Which month is warmest in Brisbane?
January, averaging 85°F (29°C) by day and 70°F (21°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 107°F (41°C).
What is the coldest month in Brisbane?
July, with highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows near 51°F (10°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 41°F (5°C).
How humid does Brisbane get?
Relative humidity averages 74% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. Paired with January heat, muggy afternoons are routine.
What is the best time to visit Brisbane?
The best time to visit Brisbane is generally May to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 72°F (22°C), with rain on about 6 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Is Brisbane hot in summer?
January averages 85°F (29°C). Hot afternoons happen but extremes are not the norm.
How often does it rain in Brisbane?
About 117 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 42.3 inches (1076 mm). That works out at roughly 9.2 mm on an average wet day.