Brisbane, Australia Climate & Monthly Averages
Brisbane has a humid subtropical climate. January is the hottest month, averaging 85° by day; July is the coldest at 69°.
Rain, not cold, divides the year 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.
The wet-and-dry rhythm at a glance
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.
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.
More climate facts for Brisbane
- 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%
Choosing the right part of the year in Brisbane
Choose dates by rain, not just temperature
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.
What the humidity changes
Pack for Brisbane with light clothing for the warm months and a compact umbrella or rain shell. January nights average 70°F (21°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Warm all year: the monthly rain pattern
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Brisbane's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.7 h
February
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
March
- Rain
- 16 days
- Sunshine
- 10.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
April
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.5 h
May
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
- Daylight
- 10.8 h
June
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.4 h
July
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
August
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 10.0 h
- Daylight
- 11.2 h
September
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.0 h
October
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.8 h
November
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.5 h
December
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 11.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Brisbane's coolest part of the year: July, June, August.
Monthly temperature and rain table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 70° | 16 | 5.2 in | 11.4 h/day | 13.7 h | 52% | 77% |
| February | 84° | 69° | 13 | 7.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 13.1 h | 45% | 77% |
| March | 83° | 68° | 16 | 5.8 in | 10.0 h/day | 12.3 h | 51% | 80% |
| April | 78° | 62° | 8 | 2.3 in | 10.2 h/day | 11.5 h | 28% | 76% |
| May | 74° | 57° | 7 | 2.8 in | 9.2 h/day | 10.8 h | 23% | 75% |
| June | 70° | 52° | 6 | 1.7 in | 9.0 h/day | 10.4 h | 21% | 74% |
| July | 69° | 51° | 6 | 1.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 10.6 h | 18% | 72% |
| August | 73° | 52° | 5 | 1.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 11.2 h | 17% | 69% |
| September | 76° | 56° | 7 | 1.9 in | 10.7 h/day | 12.0 h | 22% | 70% |
| October | 79° | 60° | 10 | 4.4 in | 10.7 h/day | 12.8 h | 34% | 74% |
| November | 82° | 64° | 11 | 4.0 in | 11.4 h/day | 13.5 h | 36% | 71% |
| December | 84° | 68° | 12 | 4.6 in | 11.7 h/day | 13.9 h | 39% | 74% |
How Brisbane compares for rain and warmth
- Brisbane sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 68°F (20°C) as an annual average, 42.3 inches (1076 mm) of precipitation and 10.3 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
How the calendar changes in warm-weather Brisbane
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.
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Brisbane temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.