Brisbane Weather Forecast
Brisbane weather: 72°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Brisbane?
Yes - rain is likely in Brisbane today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 2,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.
The next 7 days carry about 2.5 times a normal week's rain for October (2,0 in against 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for Brisbane
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 75° / 63° | 100% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 65° | 100% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 68° | 100% · 0,7 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 70° | 75% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 67° | 27% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 68° | 31% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 56° | 23% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 59° | 33% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 58° | 20% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 61° | 21% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 63° | 16% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 64° | 24% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 86° / 62° | 35% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 78° / 62° | 43% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 64° | 45% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 80° / 68° | 48% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 7 |
What this means for Brisbane
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 6.8°F below the 82°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,5 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 50°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- High-factor sunscreen and a long-sleeve sun layer for midday
- Avoid unshaded sightseeing between 10am and 4pm - the UV index peaks at 8.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and November - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 72°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Brisbane?
June, July, August and September 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 11:42 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 October 23, 2026 at 11:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
