Horseshoe Bay Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Horseshoe Bay, Queensland, Australia, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 28°C (82°F), peaking in February at 31°C (88°F) and dipping in July to 24°C (75°F).
With around 1185 mm (47 in) of annual rainfall, Horseshoe Bay has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct dry season from June to October. The wettest month is February. Sunshine peaks in October, when the city sees around 10.0 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Horseshoe Bay
With minimal seasonal shifts, Horseshoe Bay experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 24°C (75°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in February to 18°C (64°F) in July.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1185 mm (47 in) of rainfall per year. Horseshoe Bay can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 306 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (September), you will experience much drier conditions, with 18 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Horseshoe Bay Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 10.0 hours daily sunshine in October, it dips to 6.7 hours in February, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Horseshoe Bay
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C (72°F) in June to 27°C (81°F) in January.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Horseshoe Bay by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Horseshoe Bay.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Horseshoe Bay
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in May to 4 m/s (8 knots) in February, March, April, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Horseshoe Bay 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay's weather is most enjoyable during May, June, July, August and September, with comfortable temperatures from 24°C (76°F) to 27°C (80°F). The moderate conditions ensure pleasant weather for exploring the area. Expect varied weather during this period with rainfall between 18 mm (0.7 in) and 50 mm (2 in), providing a good balance of sunny and rainy days.The wettest months are January, February and March, when precipitation is at its highest. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
