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Queensland Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 71 Cities
1981–2025
Australia

Quick Climate Facts

(19812025)
Hottest City
🔥
Camooweal
Jul High 31.9°C
Coldest City
❄️
Warwick
Jan Low 13.9°C
Wettest City
🌧
Atherton
2026 mm/yr
Driest City
🏜️
Birdsville
160 mm/yr
Hottest Month
🌡
December
Avg 27.5°C
Max 36.7°C
Coldest Month
🧊
July
Avg 16.4°C
Min 7.0°C
Cities With Data
🏙️
71
cities in Queensland
Data Coverage
📅
45 yrs
19812025

Queensland Climate Overview

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 Camooweal with average July highs of 31.9°C, while Warwick is the coldest with average January lows of 13.9°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.

🏙️ Cities in Queensland — Weather History

📊 Queensland Monthly Climate Data

Monthly Climate Data
Month🌤️HighLowAvgHumid %Rain (mm)Wind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
January36.4°C19.9°C28.2°C66%1473.26.80
February🌧️35.1°C19.7°C27.4°C69%1593.26.30
March33.7°C17.9°C25.8°C69%1303.15.70
April😎30.9°C14.7°C22.8°C67%793.04.90
May☀️28.2°C10.7°C19.4°C68%642.94.10
June☀️25.8°C7.6°C16.7°C69%442.83.70
July☀️25.7°C7.0°C16.4°C66%352.84.00
August☀️28.0°C7.8°C17.9°C62%292.84.90
September☀️31.8°C10.9°C21.3°C58%253.05.90
October😎34.4°C13.9°C24.2°C58%503.16.70
November😎35.8°C16.4°C26.1°C60%743.27.00
December36.7°C18.3°C27.5°C63%1133.27.00

Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 71 cities in Queensland

🌦 Weather in Queensland Across Seasons

❄️ Winter in Queensland

Jul is Queensland's coldest month, with average lows reaching 7.0°C.
🌡️June to August (avg) · 7.5°C26.5°C

🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.

☀️ Summer in Queensland

Summer temperatures in Queensland peak in Dec, climbing to 36.7°C.
🌡️December to February (avg) · 19.3°C36.1°C

🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.

🌧️ Rainy Season in Queensland

Queensland sees its highest rainfall in Feb, receiving approximately 159 mm of precipitation.
🌧️January to March (avg) ·  up to 159 mm

☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.

📈 Queensland Monthly Averages

🌡️ Temperature Patterns

Region-wide monthly averages across 71 cities · 19812025 · °C

🌡️ Queensland Monthly Temperature Guide

December is the hottest month in Queensland, with average highs reaching 36.7°C, while July is the coldest with lows dropping to 7.0°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.

🌧️ Rainfall Distribution

Region-wide monthly rainfall · 19812025 · mm/month

💨 Humidity & Wind Speed

Monthly averages · 19812025

🌧 Rainfall & Humidity in Queensland

Queensland receives its highest rainfall in February, while humidity peaks during winter months.
🌧️ Wettest: February159 mm☀️ Driest: September25 mm

💧 Humidity peaks at 69% in February · annual avg 65%

📅 Queensland Yearly Climate Trends

The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 24.1°C), while the coldest year was 2011 (avg: 21.6°C).

📊 Key Climate Trends

  • 🌡️ Queensland's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade
  • 📈 Minimum temperatures show a slight warming trend in recent years
  • 🌧️ Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

View Range:

Averaged across all 71 cities in Queensland · Last 10 years · °C

Queensland's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. The region-wide average sits at 22.8°C with annual rainfall averaging 949 mm.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation

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Averaged across all 71 cities in Queensland · Last 10 years · mm/year

Annual rainfall in Queensland shows noticeable variation. Rainfall has increased noticeably in recent years compared to earlier periods.
📅 Yearly Climate Data Overview

🔥 hottest  ·  ❄️ coldest  ·  🌧️ wettest

ℹ️ Values are averages across all 71 cities in Queensland for each year.

YearMin TempAvg TempMax TempRainfall (mm)Avg HumidityAvg Wind
2025
14.6°C23.6°C32.6°C93765%3.0 m/s
2024
15.4°C24.1°C32.7°C88566%3.0 m/s
2023
15.0°C24.0°C32.9°C69362%3.0 m/s
2022
14.0°C22.9°C31.8°C98567%3.0 m/s
2021
13.9°C23.0°C32.0°C84264%2.9 m/s
2020
14.6°C23.6°C32.5°C72763%3.0 m/s
2019
13.8°C23.3°C32.8°C51359%3.1 m/s
2018
14.3°C23.6°C32.9°C71661%3.1 m/s
2017
14.3°C23.5°C32.6°C76163%3.0 m/s
2016
14.4°C23.5°C32.6°C69664%3.0 m/s

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Queensland?
Camooweal is the hottest city in Queensland with an average July high of 31.9°C based on 45 years of data. View Camooweal weather history →
What is the coldest city in Queensland?
Warwick is the coldest city with average January lows of 13.9°C. View Warwick weather history →
Which city in Queensland gets the most rain?
Atherton is the wettest city in Queensland with approximately 2026 mm of annual precipitation on average.
What is the warmest month in Queensland?
December is the warmest month in Queensland, with region-wide average highs of 36.7°C and average lows of 18.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Queensland?
July is the coldest month in Queensland with average lows of 7.0°C and average highs of 25.7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Queensland?
February is the rainiest month in Queensland with approximately 159 mm on average, while September is the driest with 25 mm.
How many cities in Queensland have weather data?
WeatherBlaze has historical weather data for 71 cities in Queensland, covering 45 years of climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

📡 Data Source

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.

Parameters included:
  • Temperature (Min, Max)
  • Precipitation
  • Relative Humidity
  • Wind Speed
  • Solar Radiation
Data specifications:
  • Resolution: Monthly
  • Spatial: 0.5° × 0.625°
  • Source: MERRA-2
  • Coverage: 19812025
  • Cities: 71 in Queensland