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Brisbane in June
What June is really like in Brisbane: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Winter brings clear skies and cool nights; ideal sightseeing weather.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest month in Brisbane: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:00
- Daylight
- About 10.4 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, June 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 June
- State of Origin rugby league at Suncorp Stadium (some games, usually June or July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · New Farm
New Farm Park and Brisbane Powerhouse
A riverside park famous for its jacaranda trees, which turn purple from about late October, with rose gardens, a large fig-tree playground and its own CityCat stop.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Food
- Outdoors
- Couples
Gallery · South Bank
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
Check the programme for the Children's Art Centre and the cinémathèque, both included in or alongside the free collection displays.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Gallery · South Bank
Queensland Art Gallery
The older half of QAGOMA displays Australian, European and Asian art from colonial landscapes to Indigenous works around a calm Watermall.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 11°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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–May and August–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Brisbane?
It is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Winter brings clear skies and cool nights; ideal sightseeing weather.
+How warm is Brisbane in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in June?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.