Climate and Seasons of Queensland

Lake McKenzie Beach, Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

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How can you go wrong with a place that's associated with the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park? Queensland also boasts of 300 days of sunshine, so you can look forward to awesome weather all year.

Queensland Climate

Expect hot, humid summers and mild winters. Temperature is highest between October to April, and lowest between May to September. The humidity may give way to thunderstorms, so make sure you have a rain jacket when traveling during summer. It can also get chilly during winter evenings, so pack something warm. We have some tips in What To Pack For Your Australian Self-Drive Holiday.

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperatures in Brisbane (Celsius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	29	29	28	26	24	21	21	22	24	25	27	28
Min	25	25	24	23	20	17	17	17	19	21	23	25
Rain	141	123	96	75	117	65	29	45	36	87	100	150

RAIN – Rainfall in mm

Maximum and Minimum Average Temperatures in Brisbane (Fahrenheit)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Max	84	84	82	78	75	70	70	71	75	77	80	82
Min	70	70	66	61	55	50	48	48	55	61	64	68
Rain	5.5	4.84	3.78	2.95	4.6	2.56	1.14	1.77	1.4	3.42	3.94	5.9

RAIN – Rainfall in Inches

School Holidays In Queensland

The summer holidays are between the third week of December to the third week of January. Students get two weeks off per term, in early April, late June and late September.

In Queensland, the Queen's Birthday is celebrated on the first weekend of October while Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of May. Easter Sunday is also observed. There are more special holidays in Australian Public Holidays.

So When Is The Best Time To Visit?

This is probably the hardest question to answer, since the state offers so much all year long. In the end, it will all depend on what the visitor wants in their Queensland experience. We'll help you decide with the straight facts.

Summer

You can expect the beaches to be packed with tourists and locals alike during December and January. It is an exciting period, though you'll need to pre-book flights, campervan rentals and caravan park stays early so you don't miss out on the best choices and specials. If you still want to experience summer at the “Sunshine State” but avoid the holiday rush, February still offers plenty of sun. Just remember to wear sunscreen all the time and bring lots (and we mean lots!) of water.

Autumn

If you still want the sunshine during your Easter Holiday, Queensland is also great in March and April. There would still be some rainfall though, so don't forget your rain jacket. Also, remember that everybody else will be out for Easter weekend so book your campervan hire and caravan park stay as early as possible.

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For a stress-free autumn trip, visit in May when there are no school holidays and the weather is just perfect for camping.

Winter

You won't be able to tell it's winter during the daytime; it's still warm and sunny! June and July has clear skies, warm days and cool nights. The school holidays are during these months, so if you want to avoid the crowd, come over in August. Winter is one of the best season for self-drive holidays, but you'll need to bring your warmer clothes for the lower evening temperature.

Spring

Is it even possible to not have fun during spring? Gorgeous blue skies, sunny days and low humidity are all trademarks of a spring in Queensland. The school holidays are mostly in September while events and public holidays like the Queen's Birthday take place in October. The season hits it peak in November, making way for the hot summer months. Again, sunscreen and water please!

Planning to travel to one of Queensland's beautiful cities? Check out The Best Time To Visit Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Townsville.