Caloundra Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Caloundra experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in January to a pleasant 21°C (70°F) in the coolest month, July.

Nights vary from 23°C (73°F) in January to around 13°C (55°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Caloundra has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1179 mm (46 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Caloundra shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 174 mm (6.9 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month September offers drier and sunnier days, with around 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall over 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Caloundra Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Caloundra offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between November (9.1 hours daily) and May (6.6 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Caloundra.

The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 59%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 43%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year