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Brisbane in November
What November is really like in Brisbane: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Cassandra Black, Public domain
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Hot days, humidity building and the first summer storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 5th-warmest month in Brisbane: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (27°C (81°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 04:49
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
Summer (December–February). Hot and humid with afternoon storms and the year's heaviest rain; busy school holidays in January.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
November has no major recurring festival in Brisbane, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
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
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 18°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Brisbane?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–June and August–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Brisbane in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Brisbane?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot days, humidity building and the first summer storms.
+How warm is Brisbane in November?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.