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Queensland Weather & Climate: Australia

Climate by month across Queensland, Australia, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Queensland

Queensland is one of several regions in Australia, with temperatures that range from 20°C (68°F) in July to 27°C (81°F) during the peak of January. We've based our full climate overview on data from Gold Coast, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Queensland during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 26°C (79°F).

Precipitation in Queensland varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in February with 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while September stays relatively dry with 45 mm (1.8 in).

For those seeking sunshine, October usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

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Climate map of Queensland

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Cairns 23°C (73°F) 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 25°C (77°F) 1334 mm (53 in) 2,692 hours
Gold Coast 20°C (68°F) 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 23°C (73°F) 1121 mm (44 in) 2,715 hours
Brisbane 21°C (70°F) 29°C (84°F) 11°C (52°F) 22°C (72°F) 979 mm (39 in) 3,032 hours
Noosa Heads 21°C (70°F) 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 23°C (73°F) 1089 mm (43 in)
Port Douglas 23°C (73°F) 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 25°C (77°F) 1833 mm (72 in) 2,692 hours
Mooloolaba 21°C (70°F) 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 23°C (73°F) 1165 mm (46 in)

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