Season guide · Brisbane · Australia
Brisbane in autumn
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Humidity eases into warm, sunny, drier days — May is one of the most pleasant months. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 26 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 13°C (55°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 26
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 8 | 11.5 h | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 7 | 10.8 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 26°C (79°F), and 26 of the year's roughly 90 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: ANZAC Day dawn services (25 April)
- May: Paniyiri Greek festival at Musgrave Park (usually May)
Good choices for autumn
Museum · South Bank
Queensland Museum Kurilpa
SparkLab charges separately; the main galleries are free and suit a hot or rainy afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Rainy day
- History
Architecture · Brisbane CBD
Brisbane City Hall and Museum of Brisbane
The sandstone City Hall on King George Square opened in 1930 with a clock tower that was once the tallest point in the city.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · South Bank
Queensland Maritime Museum
Combine it with the Goodwill Bridge walk back to the City Botanic Gardens.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · South Bank
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Australia's largest gallery of modern and contemporary art sits on the river at Kurilpa Point, known for its large-scale installations, the Asia Pacific Triennial and a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collection.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Gallery · South Bank
Queensland Art Gallery
Start here, cross to GOMA, then have lunch at the riverside café between the two buildings.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
Day trips in autumn
- Australia Zoo (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — Steve Irwin's family zoo in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is known for crocodile shows in its Crocoseum, plus koalas, Tasmanian devils and an African savannah area.
- North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) (About 1.5–2 hours by train and ferry) — Surf beaches, the North Gorge Walk at Point Lookout — where turtles, dolphins and, in season, whales are often seen — and freshwater lakes make Straddie the city's favourite island escape.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Brisbane?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Humidity eases into warm, sunny, drier days — May is one of the most pleasant months.
+What is the weather like in Brisbane in autumn?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 26 rainy days over the season.