Brisbane Weather Today — Current Conditions and 7-Day Brisbane Forecast

Brisbane Weather Today

Brisbane enjoys one of Australia's most enviable climates — warm and sunny for most of the year with a distinct wet season from November to March. The city's subtropical climate, latitude of 27°S and exposure to warm Pacific moisture makes it one of the sunniest capital cities in Australia, averaging over 280 sunny days per year.

Brisbane Climate — What to Expect Each Season

• Wet Season / Summer (November to March) — Hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms, particularly in December to February. Tropical cyclone impacts are rare but occasionally affect South East Queensland during this period. Average January maximum: 29.3°C. High humidity is the defining feature.
• Autumn (March to May) — The wet season winds down in April-May. Temperatures moderate to the comfortable high 20s to low 20s. May is very pleasant with warm days and cool evenings.
• Dry Season / Winter (June to August) — Brisbane's best season. Days are sunny and clear, temperatures warm (high teens to mid-20s), and nights are cool but rarely cold. July averages 10.7°C minimum, 21.4°C maximum. Frost is extremely rare in the city.
• Spring (September to October) — Temperatures rise quickly and the build-up to the wet season begins. Afternoon storms become more frequent from October onward.

Brisbane Rainfall

Brisbane receives approximately 1,011mm of rainfall annually, strongly summer-weighted. More than half the annual rainfall falls between November and March. The dry season (May to October) is the most reliable weather period for outdoor events and activities.

Current Brisbane Weather Sources

The Bureau of Meteorology at bom.gov.au provides official Brisbane weather forecasts, severe thunderstorm warnings and flood watches for the South East Queensland region.

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