Climate of Queensland, Australia
Area-weighted average across Queensland. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Queensland, a subdivision of Australia, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 15.9°C / 60.6°F in July to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in January, with rainfall from 14 mm / 0.6 in to 128 mm / 5 in depending on the season (634 mm / 25 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7°C83.7°F | 128 mm5″ | Tropical |
| February | 28°C82.4°F | 124 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.6°C79.9°F | 85 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.6°C74.5°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 20°C68°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16.6°C61.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.9°C60.6°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.6°C63.7°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.1°C70°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 24.5°C76.1°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| December | 28.4°C83.1°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Queensland?
The best months to visit Queensland, Australia for sunny, dry weather are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is January at an area-wide average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and the driest is August with about 14 mm / 0.6 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Queensland?
Queensland, Australia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.9°C / 60.6°F in July to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 634 mm / 25 in, with the wettest month being January (128 mm / 5 in) and the driest August (14 mm / 0.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Queensland?
The hottest month in Queensland is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.7°C / 83.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Queensland?
The coldest month in Queensland is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.9°C / 60.6°F.
When does it rain most in Queensland?
The wettest month in Queensland is January, averaging about 128 mm / 5 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 14 mm / 0.6 in.