AI-generatedSunshine Coast at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 26.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,910 h
- Rain a year
- 979 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while July is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year, Sunshine Coast 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: June – November
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & 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 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
05:1317:54
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 17:23–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:49–04:58 · evening 18:08–18:17
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 Sunshine Coast in October?
In October, Sunshine Coast is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. 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 Sunshine Coast.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 41 min05:13 – 17:54
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %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 %93 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %68 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Sunshine Coast
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.0 – 23.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sunshine Coast ranges from 20.5 °C in August to 26.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From March to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 25.9 and 27.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.1° | 25.4° | 26.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.6° | 25.9° | 27.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.2° | 25.6° | 26.8° | warm |
| AprilApr | 25.1° | 24.7° | 25.7° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 23.5° | 23.0° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| JuneJun | 22.0° | 21.3° | 22.6° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 20.7° | 20.0° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 20.5° | 19.7° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 21.3° | 20.6° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 22.0° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 23.7° | 23.1° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 25.1° | 24.3° | 25.8° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Sunshine Coast
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 8.6 of 12.7 hours of daylight in Sunshine Coast, 68 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Sunshine Coast
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 20 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 Sunshine Coast: 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, Sunshine Coast has about 9 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sunshine Coast
How breezy and how cloudy Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Sunshine Coast: mostly sunny, with about 8.6 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 Sunshine Coast
How often the day gets hot in Sunshine Coast (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, Sunshine Coast has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Sunshine Coast
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 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (13°), 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 122 days a year, mostly from November to April.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 74 | 27° | 22° | 26.1° | 8.5 h | 14 | 123 |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 | 27° | 22° | 26.6° | 7.6 h | 15 | 140 |
| MarchMar | 69 | 26° | 21° | 26.2° | 7.4 h | 16 | 118 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 24° | 19° | 25.1° | 7.4 h | 13 | 74 |
| MayMay | 79 | 22° | 16° | 23.5° | 7.1 h | 11 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 20° | 14° | 22.0° | 6.7 h | 8 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 19° | 13° | 20.7° | 7.4 h | 6 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 96 | 21° | 13° | 20.5° | 8.5 h | 5 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 94 | 23° | 16° | 21.3° | 8.8 h | 7 | 35 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 25° | 18° | 22.5° | 8.6 h | 9 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 26° | 19° | 23.7° | 9.1 h | 10 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 27° | 21° | 25.1° | 8.5 h | 13 | 114 |
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
26.66° S, 153.08° E · 9 m · Australia/Brisbane
Best time to visit Sunshine Coast
The best time to visit Sunshine Coast is from June to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to November. Rain is most frequent from December to April; the wettest month is February with 140 mm.
Sunshine Coast through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sunshine Coast in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 23–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Sunshine Coast in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Sunshine Coast in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 22–26 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Sunshine Coast in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sunshine Coast for you.
Your best months: August – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sunshine Coast
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 Sunshine Coast: score 96 against 89. In August, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 89 | 96better |
| Day high | 25° | 21° |
| Night low | 18° | 13° |
| Sea | 22.5° | 20.5° |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h | 8.5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 81 mm | 44 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Sep – Nov
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Sunshine Coast month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
74January27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In January, Sunshine Coast is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 123 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in January72February27° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Sunshine Coast is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 140 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in February69March26° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In March, Sunshine Coast is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 118 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in March76April24° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In April, Sunshine Coast is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in April79May22° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In May, Sunshine Coast is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in May84June20° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In June, Sunshine Coast is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in June91July19° · Sea 21° · 7 h
In July, Sunshine Coast is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in July96August21° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In August, Sunshine Coast is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in August94September23° · Sea 21° · 9 h
In September, Sunshine Coast is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in September89October25° · Sea 23° · 9 h
In October, Sunshine Coast is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. 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 Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in October87November26° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In November, Sunshine Coast is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast in November79December27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In December, Sunshine Coast is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 114 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, December is a good month for a holiday in Sunshine Coast.
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Sunshine Coast vs. Brisbane
In October the holiday weather in Sunshine Coast and Brisbane is about equally good (score 89 vs. 89). During the day it is about as warm in Brisbane as in Sunshine Coast.
| in October | Sunshine Coast | Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 89 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 23° | – |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Nov | Apr – Nov |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Sunshine Coast 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
- 7Sunshine CoastThis page25°23°89
- 8Brisbane25°89
Planning a trip to Sunshine Coast
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sunshine Coast 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.
Sunshine Coast has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 74).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.5 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 20 min
- Distance
- 16,470 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
Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast
When is the best time to visit Sunshine Coast?
The best time to visit Sunshine Coast is from June to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sunshine Coast?
The sea temperature in Sunshine Coast ranges from 20.5 °C in August to 26.6 °C in February. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Sunshine Coast in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 22 °C. July is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Sunshine Coast?
Rain is most frequent from December to April; the wettest month is February with 140 mm. The driest month is September with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sunshine Coast get?
Sunshine Coast gets around 2,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.1 hours a day; in June there are 6.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Sunshine Coast in?
Sunshine Coast uses the time zone Australia/Brisbane, at UTC+10 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sunshine Coast?
A nonstop flight from London to Sunshine Coast takes about 20 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,470 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is cyclone season in Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 74). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 80, Summer holidays 94, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 77.
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