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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.

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 January rain is behind you.

Sunshine Coast is warmest in February (highs near 29°C) and coldest in June (lows around 11°C), with roughly 1426 mm of precipitation across the year and January 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

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
Wettest
Feb
29°
21°
Hot
Mar
28°
20°
Warm
Apr
25°
17°
Warm
May
22°
14°
Warm
Jun
22°
11°
Warm
Jul
21°
11°
Mild
Aug
23°
13°
Warm
Sep
24°
14°
Warm
Oct
26°
16°
Warm
Nov
27°
19°
Warm
Dec
29°
21°
Hot

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 January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast?
February is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast, averaging highs near 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Sunshine Coast?
June is the coldest month in Sunshine Coast, with lows around 11°C.
When is the rainy season in Sunshine Coast?
The wettest month in Sunshine Coast is usually January, out of roughly 1426 mm of precipitation across the year.

Sunshine Coast month by month