Brisbane Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia is 26°C (79°F), with daytime highs ranging from 21°C (70°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in January. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Brisbane compares to cities worldwide.
Brisbane Monthly Temperatures
Seasonal changes in Brisbane bring a little variety without extreme temperature swings. Nighttime lows range from 22°C (72°F) in January to 11°C (52°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Brisbane by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. January, the warmest month of the year, receives 268 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in May
Historical Brisbane Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Brisbane spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Brisbane vs Australia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Australia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Brisbane vs World: Temperature Compared
Brisbane's average annual maximum temperature is 26°C (79°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Queenstown, New Zealand averages 10°C (50°F) annually — remember seasons are flipped, so its coldest months fall in June and July.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Brisbane?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Brisbane, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 21°C (70°F) and humidity around 44% — considered moderate. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 29°C (84°F) with 57% humidity — conditions that feel moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Brisbane's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Brisbane climate page.
