Best time to visit Brisbane
The best months to visit Brisbane are September, May and August, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
September, May and August score best for Brisbane weather:
- May24° / 13°CMay is one of Brisbane's best months, with mild subtropical days for South Bank, New Farm, and Lone Pine.
- August22° / 9°CAugust stays dry and sunny, with Ekka timing, South Bank, New Farm Park, and Moreton Island plans working well.
- September24° / 12°CSeptember is warm and dry, strong for Brisbane Festival, Riverfire timing, and outdoor riverfront dinners.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Brisbane weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 21° | 140 | 8 | 14h | 28° |
| February | 29° | 21° | 150 | 10 | 13h | 28° |
| March | 28° | 19° | 115 | 10 | 12h | 26° |
| April | 26° | 16° | 60 | 7 | 11h | 24° |
| MayBest weather | 24° | 13° | 60 | 6 | 11h | 22° |
| June | 21° | 10° | 65 | 7 | 10h | 17° |
| July | 21° | 9° | 25 | 4 | 10h | 17° |
| AugustBest weather | 22° | 9° | 35 | 4 | 11h | 18° |
| SeptemberBest weather | 24° | 12° | 30 | 4 | 12h | 21° |
| October | 26° | 15° | 80 | 7 | 13h | 25° |
| November | 27° | 18° | 90 | 8 | 13h | 25° |
| December | 28° | 20° | 130 | 9 | 14h | 27° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Brisbane month by month
January
Brisbane in January: 29.2°C high, 21°C low, 140mm rain over 8 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
February
Brisbane in February: 28.9°C high, 20.6°C low, 150mm rain over 10 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
March
Brisbane in March: 28°C high, 19.1°C low, 115mm rain over 10 days, 12.2h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
April
Brisbane in April: 26.1°C high, 16°C low, 60mm rain over 7 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
ANZAC Day
MayBest weather
Brisbane in May: 23.6°C high, 12.6°C low, 60mm rain over 6 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May Day March
June
Brisbane in June: 21.4°C high, 10°C low, 65mm rain over 7 days, 10.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
July
Brisbane in July: 21.1°C high, 8.6°C low, 25mm rain over 4 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Brisbane in August: 22.1°C high, 9.2°C low, 35mm rain over 4 days, 11h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
The Ekka
SeptemberBest weather
Brisbane in September: 24.2°C high, 12.1°C low, 30mm rain over 4 days, 11.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Brisbane Festival
October
Brisbane in October: 25.5°C high, 15°C low, 80mm rain over 7 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Brisbane in November: 27°C high, 17.6°C low, 90mm rain over 8 days, 13.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Brisbane in December: 28.3°C high, 19.5°C low, 130mm rain over 9 days, 13.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Christmas Parade and Pantomime
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