Queensland has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Queensland has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C across all 71 cities, with approximately 949 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 65%. Temperatures peak in December and drop to their lowest in July, while rainfall is highest during winter months.
The warmest city is Weipa with average July highs of 28.7°C, while Warwick is the coldest with average January lows of 17.6°C. Humidity remains moderate throughout the year, especially during winter months, creating warm and dry conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ⛅ | 31.9°C | 27.4°C | 22.9°C | 48.3°C | 11.7°C | 66% | 147 | 3.2 | 6.80 |
| February | 🌧️ | 31.1°C | 26.9°C | 22.6°C | 47.5°C | 9.4°C | 69% | 159 | 3.2 | 6.30 |
| March | ⛅ | 29.9°C | 25.6°C | 21.4°C | 45.8°C | 6.8°C | 69% | 130 | 3.1 | 5.70 |
| April | 😎 | 27.7°C | 23.2°C | 18.8°C | 40.6°C | 3.1°C | 67% | 79 | 3.0 | 4.90 |
| May | ☀️ | 24.7°C | 20.2°C | 15.7°C | 39.2°C | -1.0°C | 68% | 64 | 2.9 | 4.10 |
| June | ☀️ | 22.1°C | 17.4°C | 12.8°C | 35.8°C | -2.3°C | 69% | 44 | 2.8 | 3.70 |
| July | ☀️ | 21.8°C | 16.8°C | 11.7°C | 36.0°C | -3.9°C | 66% | 35 | 2.8 | 4.00 |
| August | ☀️ | 23.6°C | 18.1°C | 12.7°C | 39.4°C | -3.0°C | 62% | 29 | 2.8 | 4.90 |
| September | ☀️ | 26.8°C | 21.1°C | 15.4°C | 42.8°C | -1.1°C | 58% | 25 | 3.0 | 5.90 |
| October | 😎 | 29.4°C | 23.8°C | 18.2°C | 45.1°C | 1.5°C | 58% | 50 | 3.1 | 6.60 |
| November | 😎 | 30.8°C | 25.6°C | 20.4°C | 48.2°C | 5.1°C | 60% | 74 | 3.2 | 7.00 |
| December | ⛅ | 31.9°C | 26.9°C | 22.0°C | 49.0°C | 7.9°C | 63% | 113 | 3.2 | 7.00 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 71 cities in Queensland
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Early mornings and evenings are most comfortable during this Hot Summer season.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 71 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in December, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 69% in February · annual avg 65%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Queensland's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 2011 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 23.8°C), while the coldest year was 2011 (avg: 21.8°C).
Averaged across all 71 cities in Queensland · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 71 cities in Queensland · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 71 cities in Queensland for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 28.3°C | 23.5°C | 18.7°C | 46.8°C | 0.8°C | 937 | 65% | 3.0 m/s |
2024 | 28.5°C | 23.8°C | 19.1°C | 48.3°C | -0.8°C | 885 | 66% | 3.0 m/s |
2023 🔥 | 28.7°C | 23.7°C | 18.6°C | 46.4°C | 1.0°C | 693 | 62% | 3.0 m/s |
2022 | 27.4°C | 22.8°C | 18.1°C | 46.5°C | -0.4°C | 985 | 67% | 3.0 m/s |
2021 | 27.8°C | 23.0°C | 18.1°C | 45.6°C | -0.9°C | 842 | 64% | 2.9 m/s |
2020 | 28.4°C | 23.5°C | 18.5°C | 46.9°C | -0.3°C | 727 | 63% | 3.0 m/s |
2019 | 28.7°C | 23.5°C | 18.3°C | 48.0°C | -1.1°C | 513 | 59% | 3.1 m/s |
2018 | 28.5°C | 23.4°C | 18.3°C | 47.5°C | 0.3°C | 716 | 61% | 3.1 m/s |
2017 | 28.6°C | 23.6°C | 18.6°C | 47.0°C | 0.8°C | 761 | 63% | 3.0 m/s |
2016 | 28.4°C | 23.5°C | 18.6°C | 45.5°C | 0.2°C | 696 | 64% | 3.0 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
