What’s the climate like in Sunshine Coast?
The current climate of Sunshine Coast features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Sunshine Coast in recent years was 40°C in November 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 13°C in July 2022.
On average, Sunshine Coast receives 1508 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Sunshine Coast?
The best time to visit Sunshine Coast for sunny weather is April and June through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sunshine Coast. 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 Sunshine Coast
The climate table of Sunshine Coast 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) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 217 | 262 | 199 | 86 | 163 | 64 | 71 | 43 | 46 | 112 | 104 | 141 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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: 26°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in July
- Precipitation: 1508 mm per year, averaging 126 mm per month
- Driest months: 43 mm in August, 46 mm in September and 64 mm in June
- Wettest months: 262 mm in February, 217 mm in January and 199 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Sunshine Coast
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Sunshine Coast, 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 Sunshine Coast
This graph shows how much precipitation Sunshine Coast, 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 Sunshine Coast
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Sunshine Coast, Australia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Sunshine Coast
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Sunshine Coast, 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 Sunshine Coast
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Sunshine Coast, 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 Sunshine Coast by Month
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