Brisbane Climate by Month
Brisbane weather conditions are good for most of the year. Although from June to August it tends to get a bit cooler at night and during the early hours of the morning. Brisbane also lies in the Tropical Cyclone risk area. Luckily cyclones hitting Brisbane are rare, but they have happened in the past.
Average day and night temperature
In Brisbane, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in January to a pleasant 21°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 11°C in July.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Brisbane receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 979 mm. The seasons in Brisbane, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives high rainfall, with an average of 152 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 34 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Brisbane enjoys sunny spells year-round. November sees up to 9.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. May, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Brisbane ranges from 19°C in August to 25°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Brisbane.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Brisbane ranges from 2°C in June to 4°C in February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Brisbane in Australia
During the months of May, June, July, August, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 152 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 273 hours of sunshine.
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