Best time to visit Brisbane
Go inMay–November
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Winters are dry, sunny and mild.
See Brisbane on the globeBrisbane month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 30°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| February | Good | 29°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| March | Good | 28°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Good | 26°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 24°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Great | 21°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Great | 22°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Great | 25°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | Brisbane Festival |
| October | Great | 27°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 28°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Mixed | 29°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Brisbane
- September🎉 Brisbane FestivalEnds with the Riverfire fireworks.
Good to know
- Flights to Brisbane are usually cheapest in May–September.
- Crowds and prices peak in December–January, so book early.
Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic Games.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
The best time to visit Brisbane is May–November. Winters are dry, sunny and mild.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Brisbane?
Flights are usually cheapest in May–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Brisbane busiest?
Brisbane is busiest in December–January.
What is the weather like in Brisbane?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and June the coolest at 21°C. The wettest period is December–April.
More places in Australia
- Sydney best in May–Jun and Aug–Dec
- Melbourne best in Oct–Apr
- Cairns best in Jun–Oct
- Uluru best in May–Sep
- Perth best in Mar–Apr and Sep–Dec
- Canberra best in Sep–Apr
- Gold Coast best in May–Nov
- Adelaide best in Oct–May
- Hobart best in Mar–Apr and Nov–Dec
- Darwin best in May–Oct
- Byron Bay best in Jul–Nov
- Broome best in Jun–Jul
- Airlie Beach best in May–Nov
- Margaret River best in Oct–Apr
Nearby destinations
- Nouméa, New Caledonia best in Jun and Sep–Nov
- Port Vila, Vanuatu best in Jun and Sep–Oct
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea best in Jun–Sep
- Honiara, Solomon Islands best in Jun–Nov
- Auckland, New Zealand best in Mar and Nov
- Queenstown, New Zealand best in Mar