Climate Insights for Brisbane

The climate in Brisbane is cold. The average annual temperature is -5°C and approximately 263mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Brisbane is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: September, November, August. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Brisbane experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Brisbane sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -18°C to 1°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 1°C with a mean of 0°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Brisbane is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 263mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 33mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 32mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Brisbane receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 205cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is April, with approximately 33cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Brisbane is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Brisbane, which began on June 21, 2026. Brisbane is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in September at around 1°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -18°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 19 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brisbane based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.