Burleigh Heads Temperature by Month
Burleigh Heads, Australia has an average annual maximum temperature of 24°C (75°F), with moderate seasonal shifts ranging from 20°C (68°F) in July to 27°C (81°F) in January. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Burleigh Heads Monthly Temperatures
Burleigh Heads sees moderate fluctuations in temperatures, making each season distinct yet not extreme. Nights are considerably cooler, with lows ranging from 22°C (72°F) in January to 13°C (55°F) in July.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Burleigh Heads 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 230 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Burleigh Heads 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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Burleigh Heads vs World: Temperature Compared
Burleigh Heads's average annual maximum temperature is 24°C (75°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Burleigh Heads?
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 Burleigh Heads, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and humidity around 55% — considered moderate. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 27°C (81°F) with 70% humidity — conditions that feel high. 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.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Burleigh Heads's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Burleigh Heads climate page.
