Month guide · Brisbane · Australia
Brisbane in August
What August 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
August is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and mild; the Ekka show fills the Exhibition Grounds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 10th-warmest month in Brisbane: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (22°C (72°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 17:27
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
Spring (September–November). Warm days, Brisbane Festival and Riverfire in September, and jacarandas from late October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August 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 August
- The Ekka — Royal Queensland Show (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Old volcanic-rock quarry cliffs on the river's edge, floodlit until late and used by climbers and abseilers.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Active
- Photo spot
Experience · Brisbane River
CityCat river ferry
Ride the whole route once, sitting on the outside deck at the front, and stop off at New Farm Park or Howard Smith Wharves.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
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Viewpoint · Mount Coot-tha
Mount Coot-tha Lookout and Botanic Gardens
The lookout at 287 metres, about 15 minutes' drive west of the CBD, gives the widest view of the city, river and Moreton Bay islands.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
Garden · Brisbane CBD
City Botanic Gardens
Follow the riverside boardwalk from the gardens to Eagle Street Pier and the Riverwalk at New Farm.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 10°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August 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 April–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Brisbane?
It is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Dry, sunny and mild; the Ekka show fills the Exhibition Grounds.
+How warm is Brisbane in August?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.