You can undoubtedly relish the sub-tropical Sunshine Coast climate around the year. That said, the best time to visit the Sunshine Coast is from September to November, with warm days and little rain. Embrace the words “hot” and “wet” if you plan to visit between December and February, the peak of the tourist season.
March–May
Delightful temperatures in the mid-20s make for gorgeous days on the beach, as long as it doesn’t rain: Autumn, in fact, sees a fair amount of precipitation. Pack an umbrella and have a backup plan for wet afternoons: The Ginger Factory entices adults with educational guided tours and young ones with attractions like the Overboard, letting you glide through the amusing ginger world aboard a boat.
June–August
Slightly cooler weather deters visitors, but lower accommodation rates attract them. Score a sweet deal and make the most of the winter conditions by being active in stunning nature, like Noosa National Park and the Glass House Mountains, during brisk mornings before, when the sun has worked its magic, turning to the beach. You’ll find plenty of tourists swimming in the ocean year round.
September–November
We love spring on the Sunshine Coast and think you would, too: It’s getting warmer again (but not too hot), and the skies are enchantingly blue (rainfall is at its minimum in September). Put on your sunnies and gaze across the ocean: Humpback whales migrate along the coast from June through November.
December–February
Although summer is the hottest and wettest time of the year, no one seems to care. The beaches, such as gorgeous Noosa Main Beach, are as packed as ever with families celebrating the holidays. Book a place to stay near the beach or with a swimming pool to effortlessly cool down during boiling days — the notoriously high humidity makes temperatures feel even hotter than the mercury shows.
Weather on the Sunshine Coast
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29 | 21 | 154 | 10 |
| February | 29 | 21 | 220 | 12 |
| March | 28 | 20 | 185 | 12 |
| April | 26 | 17 | 144 | 11 |
| May | 24 | 14 | 165 | 10 |
| June | 22 | 11 | 109 | 9 |
| July | 21 | 10 | 70 | 7 |
| August | 22 | 10 | 66 | 5 |
| September | 24 | 13 | 53 | 5 |
| October | 26 | 16 | 92 | 7 |
| November | 27 | 18 | 82 | 7 |
| December | 28 | 20 | 155 | 10 |
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