AI-generatedBrisbane at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,980 h
- Rain a year
- 941 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 27 m
Climate in Brisbane
Brisbane has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year, Brisbane is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 21°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:1217:55
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:58–05:44 · evening 17:23–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:49–04:58 · evening 18:09–18:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Brisbane in October?
In October, Brisbane is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min05:12 – 17:55
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+10Australia/Brisbane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %95 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Brisbane
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.7 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Brisbane, 69 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 13 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Brisbane
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Brisbane: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Brisbane has about 9 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Brisbane
How breezy and how cloudy Brisbane is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Brisbane typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Brisbane: mostly sunny, with about 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Brisbane
How often the day gets hot in Brisbane (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Brisbane has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Brisbane
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (11°), the warmest in January (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from December to March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and from September to November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 104 days a year, mostly from December to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 28° | 22° | 8.7 h | 13 | 127 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 28° | 22° | 7.9 h | 13 | 127 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 27° | 21° | 7.7 h | 13 | 123 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 24° | 18° | 7.8 h | 9 | 52 |
| MayMay | 87 | 22° | 15° | 7.3 h | 7 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 20° | 13° | 6.8 h | 6 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 19° | 11° | 7.6 h | 5 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 21° | 12° | 8.6 h | 5 | 40 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 23° | 15° | 8.9 h | 6 | 37 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 25° | 17° | 8.7 h | 9 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 26° | 19° | 9.1 h | 11 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 27° | 21° | 8.7 h | 12 | 107 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Brisbane
The best time to visit Brisbane is from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to December. Rain is most frequent from January to March; the wettest month is January with 127 mm.
Brisbane through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Brisbane in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Brisbane in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Brisbane in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 22–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Brisbane in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Brisbane for you.
Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Brisbane
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Brisbane: score 97 against 89. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. August has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 89 | 97better |
| Day high | 25° | 21° |
| Night low | 17° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h | 8.6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 40 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Brisbane month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January28° · 9 h
In January, Brisbane is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in January74February28° · 8 h
In February, Brisbane is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in February76March27° · 8 h
In March, Brisbane is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 123 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in March85April24° · 8 h
In April, Brisbane is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in April87May22° · 7 h
In May, Brisbane is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in May88June20° · 7 h
In June, Brisbane is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in June94July19° · 8 h
In July, Brisbane is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 33 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in July97August21° · 9 h
In August, Brisbane is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in August96September23° · 9 h
In September, Brisbane is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in September89October25° · 9 h
In October, Brisbane is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in October86November26° · 9 h
In November, Brisbane is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
Brisbane in November80December27° · 9 h
In December, Brisbane is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Brisbane.
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Brisbane vs. Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise)
In October the holiday weather in Brisbane and Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is about equally good (score 89 vs. 89). During the day Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) is 1 °C cooler than Brisbane.
| in October | Brisbane | Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 89 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | – | 23° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Apr – Nov | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Brisbane ranks 7 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4Toowoomba25°94
- 5Adelaide20°16°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7BrisbaneThis page25°89
- 8Sunshine Coast25°23°89
Planning a trip to Brisbane
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Brisbane in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Brisbane has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 78).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 25 min
- Distance
- 16,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Jet lag
- About 9 days (9 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Brisbane lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January: Peak
- February: Peak
- March: Peak
- April: Season
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November: Season
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Brisbane
When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
The best time to visit Brisbane is from April to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Brisbane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. July is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Brisbane?
Rain is most frequent from January to March; the wettest month is January with 127 mm. The driest month is July with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Brisbane get?
Brisbane gets around 2,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.1 hours a day; in June there are 6.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Brisbane in?
Brisbane uses the time zone Australia/Brisbane, at UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Brisbane?
A nonstop flight from London to Brisbane takes about 20 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Brisbane?
Brisbane lies in an area that Australian tropical cyclones can reach. The cyclone season runs from November to April, with most storms from January to March. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Brisbane?
Brisbane has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 78). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 87, Summer holidays 96, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 78.
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