Month guide · Brisbane · Australia
Brisbane in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Warm and still fairly dry; jacarandas begin to flower purple in late October.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-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 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with September (26°C (79°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:11
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 12.8 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, October 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 October
- Jacaranda season in New Farm Park (usually late October to November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Market · Hamilton
Eat Street Northshore
Take the CityCat to the Northshore Hamilton terminus and arrive early before the queues build.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 16°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Brisbane?
It is one of the best months to visit Brisbane. Warm and still fairly dry; jacarandas begin to flower purple in late October.
+How warm is Brisbane in October?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Brisbane in October?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.