What’s the climate like in Queensland?
The current climate of Queensland features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 22°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Queensland in recent years was 39°C in December 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in July 2022.
On average, Queensland receives 929 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Queensland runs from November to April.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Australia? Check out the weather and climate in places like Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, or have a look at other destinations in Australia.
Best time to visit Queensland?
The best time to visit Queensland for sunny weather is January and April through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Queensland. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Queensland
The climate table of Queensland shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 88 | 198 | 156 | 41 | 72 | 46 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 73 | 71 | 107 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 22°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 929 mm per year, averaging 77 mm per month
- Driest months: 22 mm in August, 25 mm in September and 30 mm in July
- Wettest months: 198 mm in February, 156 mm in March and 107 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Queensland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Queensland, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Queensland
This graph shows how much precipitation Queensland, Australia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Queensland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Queensland, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Queensland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Queensland, Australia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Queensland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Queensland, Australia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Queensland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Queensland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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