Sunshine Coast Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-10
Sunshine Coast year round climate
Spring (September–November): Average 19–23°C. Temperatures gradually rise, with abundant sunshine and still low rainfall; overall comfortable and dry. Common activities: Outdoor hiking, surfing lessons, exploring botanical gardens, dining at outdoor restaurants. Suggested attire: T-shirts, shorts, light long-sleeved tops; a light jacket or cardigan for evenings.
Summer (December–February): Average 24–25°C. Hot and dry, with strong sunshine. January has relatively higher rainfall, but overall it remains low precipitation. Common activities: Beach activities, swimming, water sports, enjoying the outdoor sunshine. Suggested attire: Light, breathable clothing, swimwear, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.
Autumn (March–May): Average 19–24°C. Temperatures gradually cool, with mild and pleasant weather, persistently low rainfall, and mostly clear and dry conditions. Common activities: Hiking, exploring national parks, leisurely strolls along the coast, browsing local markets. Suggested attire: Light jacket, T-shirts, light long-sleeved tops; an additional light jacket for evenings.
Winter (June–August): Average 15–18°C. Cool and dry, with abundant sunshine; it is the driest season of the year. Common activities: Whale watching, exploring hinterland towns, enjoying café culture, basking in the winter sun outdoors. Suggested attire: Light to medium-weight jackets, long-sleeved tops, jeans or trousers.
Sunshine Coast climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 20.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 63 mm / Summer humidity: 65-75% / Rainiest month: January
Sunshine Coast monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
25.1°C
13.9
February
24.9°C
6.6
March
23.5°C
8.3
April
21.3°C
4.5
May
18.7°C
2.1
June
15.9°C
0.5
July
15.4°C
2.5
August
18.3°C
3.4
September
19.2°C
1.6
October
20.6°C
3.6
November
22.8°C
7.1
December
24°C
9.5
Sunshine Coast weather for the next seven days
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Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
25.7°C/23.2°C
3/1
Sunday
Moderate rain
25°C/22.5°C
3/2
Monday
Moderate rain
25.6°C/21.9°C
3/3
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
25.6°C/21.3°C
3/4
Wednesday
Moderate rain
25.5°C/21.9°C
3/5
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
26°C/22.5°C
3/6
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
26.2°C/23.6°C
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