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 66–73°F. 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 75–77°F. 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 66–75°F. 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 59–64°F. 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. 69.4°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 63 mm / Summer humidity: 65-75% / Rainiest month: January
Sunshine Coast monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
77.2°F
13.9
February
76.8°F
6.6
March
74.3°F
8.3
April
70.3°F
4.5
May
65.7°F
2.1
June
60.6°F
0.5
July
59.7°F
2.5
August
64.9°F
3.4
September
66.6°F
1.6
October
69.1°F
3.6
November
73°F
7.1
December
75.2°F
9.5
Sunshine Coast weather for the next seven days
5/28
Thursday
Moderate rain
71.4°F/59.3°F
5/29
Friday
Sunny
70.8°F/58°F
5/30
Saturday
Sunny
72.2°F/59.5°F
5/31
Sunday
Sunny
71.7°F/56.6°F
6/1
Monday
Sunny
67°F/54.4°F
6/2
Tuesday
Sunny
71.4°F/53°F
6/3
Wednesday
Sunny
74.7°F/58.2°F
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