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The best time to visit Sunshine Coast

Month-by-month climate averages for Sunshine Coast, Queensland, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Sunshine Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.

Sunshine Coast is warmest in January (highs near 28°C) and coldest in June (lows around 10°C), with roughly 1646 mm of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, June and July.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Sunshine Coast forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Sunshine Coast weather by month

what to expect in Sunshine Coast through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Sunshine Coast's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Sunshine Coast by season.

Jan
28°
21°
Warm
Feb
28°
20°
Warm
Wettest
Mar
27°
19°
Warm
Apr
24°
16°
Warm
May
22°
14°
Warm
Jun
21°
10°
Mild
Jul
20°
10°
Mild
Aug
21°
11°
Mild
Sep
23°
13°
Warm
Oct
25°
15°
Warm
Nov
26°
18°
Warm
Dec
28°
20°
Warm

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Sunshine Coast?
The most comfortable time to visit Sunshine Coast is usually April, May, June and July, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast?
January is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast, averaging highs near 28°C.
What is the coldest month in Sunshine Coast?
June is the coldest month in Sunshine Coast, with lows around 10°C.
When is the rainy season in Sunshine Coast?
The wettest month in Sunshine Coast is usually February, out of roughly 1646 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sunshine Coast month by month