Brisbane's Climate

Brisbane has a subtropical climate with warm or hot weather for most of the year.
Brisbane’s climate is very sunny, with around 2,800 hours of sunshine annually.

Most rainfall is in summer. Winter is dry with blue skies the norm.

Brisbane can be humid, especially in the three hottest months.
Air conditioning makes life more pleasant, as do breezes in locations closer to the coast.

Coastal areas are slightly cooler in summer than further inland.

The climate of Brisbane, like many Australian cities, seems to be getting drier. Water levels behind the dams that supply the city are falling and have reached record lows. Water use is restricted and water recycling is being introduced.

Other steps, such as desalination plants, are being considered.

Brisbane’s Climate Figures

Month	Av. Daily Maximum Temp. (OC)	Av. Daily Minimum Temp. (OC)	Av. Days with Rainfall	Av. Afternoon Humidity	Av. hours Sunshine (per day)
Jan.	29	21	13	60	8
Feb.	30	20	14	60	7
Mar.	28	19	14	60	7
Apr.	26	17	12	55	7
May	23	13	10	55	7
Jun.	21	11	8	55	7
Jul.	21	10	8	50	7
Aug.	22	10	8	50	8
Sep.	24	13	8	50	8
Oct.	27	17	9	55	8
Nov.	28	18	10	55	8
Dec.	29	20	12	55	8