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Brisbane (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Brisbane experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be warm, while the cooler months tend to be mild. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Brisbane experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in September to a moderate 14°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 7°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Brisbane has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 478 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Brisbane, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high rainfall, with an average of 112 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.5 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Brisbane Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Brisbane, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.8 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 12°C in January to 14°C in June.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Forecast for Brisbane (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
15°C | 12°C
W 4 m/s
1.7 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
17°C | 12°C
SW 4 m/s
1.1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
15°C | 10°C
SW 9 m/s
8.3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Brisbane in the United States of America

During the months of 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:
  • Does Brisbane have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Brisbane?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Brisbane?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Brisbane?
    December tops the wettest month list with 112 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Brisbane?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Brisbane?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 324 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.