Sunshine Coast, Queensland Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Sunshine Coast get?

Sunshine Coast gets 1457 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 163 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 96% of Australia.

February is the wettest month, with 208 mm. September is the driest, with 52 mm. March has the most rainy days, about 17.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 17 days, to November 27, 2022.

Sunshine Coast weather by month

Sunshine Coast weather in January

In January, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 145 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The January record high is 39°C (2002) and the record low is 14°C (2003).

Sunshine Coast weather in February

In February, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 29°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 208 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The February record high is 39°C (2008) and the record low is 14°C (1996).

Sunshine Coast weather in March

In March, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 177 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The March record high is 36°C (2015) and the record low is 11°C (2008).

Sunshine Coast weather in April

In April, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 26°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 149 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The April record high is 33°C (2006) and the record low is 7°C (2015). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine Coast weather in May

In May, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 23°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 149 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 53% of daylight hours. The May record high is 32°C (2016) and the record low is 3°C (2023). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine Coast weather in June

In June, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 119 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The June record high is 29°C (2016) and the record low is 2°C (2009). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine Coast weather in July

In July, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 21°C and a low of 9°C. It gets 66 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The July record high is 32°C (2016) and the record low is -1°C (2007). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine Coast weather in August

In August, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 22°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The August record high is 35°C (2009) and the record low is 1°C (2018). August is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine Coast weather in September

In September, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 24°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The September record high is 36°C (2017) and the record low is 3°C (2014). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine Coast weather in October

In October, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 26°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 92 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (2025) and the record low is 7°C (2016). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine Coast weather in November

In November, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 27°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 80 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The November record high is 38°C (1994) and the record low is 6°C (2006).

Sunshine Coast weather in December

In December, Sunshine Coast averages a high of 28°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 150 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. The December record high is 38°C (2012) and the record low is 12°C (2012).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Sunshine Coast

August is the sunniest month in Sunshine Coast, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 40%. Over the year the sun shines about 52% of daylight hours. Sunshine Coast is cloudier than 55% of Australia.

Humidity peaks in March at 81% and is lowest in August at 71%.

Sunshine Coast has about 7 days a year above 32°C. Sunshine Coast is cooler than 86% of Australia.

Sunshine Coast weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Sunshine Coast station is 39°C, on October 27, 2025. The coldest is -1°C, on July 20, 2007.

The wettest day on record brought 294 mm of rain, on February 26, 2022.

33 all-time records have been set at the station since 1994.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.3°C per decade since 1995.

The best time to visit Sunshine Coast

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.

Winter (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 10°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 15°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 17°C.

Sunshine Coast climate questions

How much rain does Sunshine Coast get?

Sunshine Coast gets 1457 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 163 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Sunshine Coast?

February is the wettest month in Sunshine Coast, with 208 mm. September is the driest, with 52 mm.

How many rainy days does Sunshine Coast have a year?

Sunshine Coast has about 163 days with measurable rain in an average year. March has the most, about 17.

What is the hottest month in Sunshine Coast?

January is the warmest month in Sunshine Coast, with an average high of 29°C.

What is the coldest month in Sunshine Coast?

July is the coldest month in Sunshine Coast, with an average low of 9°C.

What is the record high temperature in Sunshine Coast?

The record high at the Sunshine Coast station is 39°C, set on October 27, 2025. The record low is -1°C, on July 20, 2007.

What is the sunniest month in Sunshine Coast?

August is the sunniest month in Sunshine Coast, with sunshine about 66% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Sunshine Coast?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to October, when daytime highs sit near 24°C.