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Brisbane in April
What April is really like in Brisbane: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Warm, drier days and comfortable nights begin; Easter holidays are busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Brisbane: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (29°C (84°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:31
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Winter (June–August). Mild, dry and sunny with cool nights; peak season for visitors escaping southern winters.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- ANZAC Day dawn services (25 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · South Bank
Queensland Maritime Museum
At the southern end of South Bank, beside an old dry dock, the museum lets you board HMAS Diamantina, a Second World War frigate, and see displays on Queensland's shipwrecks, lighthouses and pearling history.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Park · South Bank
South Bank Parklands and Streets Beach
Swim in the lagoon on a weekday morning; on hot weekends it is crowded by mid-morning.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Couples
Zoo · Fig Tree Pocket
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Founded in 1927, Lone Pine is the world's oldest koala sanctuary, with well over 100 koalas, a free-roaming kangaroo reserve where you can hand-feed eastern grey kangaroos, platypus, wombats and birds of prey shows.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Iconic
- Nature
- Outdoors
Landmark · Kangaroo Point
Story Bridge
Walk across at dusk from Kangaroo Point towards the Valley for skyline views, then descend to Howard Smith Wharves for dinner.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes; 2.5 hours to climb
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Iconic
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 17°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Brisbane?
One of the best months to visit Brisbane, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Brisbane?
It is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Warm, drier days and comfortable nights begin; Easter holidays are busy.
+How warm is Brisbane in April?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.