Climate Insights for Caloundra

The climate in Caloundra is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1102mm of precipitation falls per year. Caloundra receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Caloundra 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Caloundra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 29°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Caloundra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1102mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 159mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 31mm. That's 128mm less than March, 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.

Caloundra is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Caloundra, which began on March 20, 2026. Caloundra 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 January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Caloundra is during April, May, June, August, September and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 64mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Caloundra 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. 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.