Brisbane Weather Forecast
Brisbane weather: 49°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Brisbane is a city in Queensland. Brisbane is known for Riverside city and Gold Coast access. It has a population of about 2.6 million.
Right now it is 49°F (9°C) in Brisbane with clear sky. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 49°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Brisbane is February, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is temperate. January, March and November tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 51°F.
The closest major airport is Brisbane Airport (BNE), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Main Beach, Byron Bay.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Brisbane today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Brisbane right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:09 AM, Aug 6 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Brisbane
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 49° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 50° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 48° | 8% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 49° | 2% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 49° | 6% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 6% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 50° | 2% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 20% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 53° | 18% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 51° | 24% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 51° | 43% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 53° | 35% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 54° | 43% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 68° / 53° | 31% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 52° | 16% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 13% | -- | — |
Climate in Brisbane month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 70° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 85° | 69° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 81° | 67° | 11,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 79° | 62° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 73° | 58° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 52° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 51° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 73° | 53° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 55° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 82° | 61° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 82° | 65° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 68° | 6,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Brisbane
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Brisbane
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Brisbane
Go in February, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Brisbane
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Brisbane
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brisbane?
Brisbane is a city in Queensland. Its coordinates are -27.4698, 153.0251. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Brisbane right now?
It is currently 49°F (9°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 96% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
February, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Brisbane, which has a temperate climate. January, March and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Brisbane in?
Brisbane observes Australia/Brisbane (UTC+10:00). The local time is 5:09 AM.
How many people live in Brisbane?
Brisbane has a population of approximately 2.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Brisbane?
The closest airports are Brisbane Airport (BNE), 8 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Brisbane?
Popular options include Main Beach, Byron Bay.
What places are in Brisbane?
Brisbane covers 1 places in this atlas, including Brisbane Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 6, 2026 at 5:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
